Pope Francis made history as the first pontiff to attend a G7 summit, warning against unchecked AI development. He emphasized the need for human-centric AI and called for an international treaty to ensure ethical use. His participation highlighted global concerns about AI's impact on human...
Pope Francis has condemned abortions, surrogacy, and gender reassignment surgeries as severe affronts to the inherent dignity of human beings. The Vatican, through a declaration titled "Dignitas Infinita" (Infinite Dignity), underscores the sanctity of human life from conception and denounces...
Pope Francis made a historic gesture during a Holy Thursday Mass by washing the feet of 12 women inmates at a Rome prison.
Despite his recent mobility issues, the 87-year-old pontiff performed the ritual from his wheelchair. The women, seated on stools on a raised platform, allowed the pope to...
In a brief message shared on his official social media handle, Pope Francis has expressed profound concern over the escalating rate of kidnappings in Nigeria, particularly in the Northwest region.
The Pontiff, acknowledging the severity of the issue, extended his prayers to the Nigerian people...
In a bold and possibly his most assertive defense yet, Pope Francis addressed the criticism surrounding his decision to permit priests to bless same-sex couples. The move, authorized by the Vatican document Fiducia Supplicans, has encountered significant resistance within the Catholic Church...
In a solemn foreign policy address to ambassadors accredited to the Holy See, Pope Francis took a bold stand on Monday, calling for a universal ban on surrogate motherhood, which he described as a "despicable" practice that exploits the dignity of women and children. The pontiff included the...
The brutal massacre of over 200 lives in Plateau State has garnered worldwide attention, with Pope Francis adding his voice to the chorus of condemnation. In a heartfelt message posted on X (formerly Twitter), the Pope expressed deep concern over the violent attacks in Nigeria's Plateau State...
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has emphatically declared that the Church cannot extend blessings to same-sex unions and activities, citing their opposition rooted in God's law, Church teachings, Nigerian laws, and cultural norms.
The bishops reiterated the Church's stance on...
In an unprecedented move, Archbishop Tomash Peta of Saint Mary in Astana, Kazakhstan, becomes the first prelate to issue a directive to priests and parishes in response to the Vatican's recent declaration allowing same-sex blessings. The declaration, named Fiducia supplicans, was signed by Pope...
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Pope Francis has authorized priests to offer blessings to same-sex couples, marking a notable step forward for LGBTQ+ inclusivity within the Roman Catholic Church.
The Vatican clarified that these blessings, while allowed under certain...
Pope Francis has issued a fervent plea for an end to the war in the Holy Land, condemning an Israeli military attack on Gaza's Holy Family Catholic Parish.
The assault resulted in the deaths of two Christian women, Mrs. Nahida Khalil Anton and her daughter Samar Kamal Anton, and the...
A Vatican court sentenced Angelo Becciu, a once-powerful Italian cardinal and former adviser to Pope Francis, to five years and six months in prison for financial crimes.
Becciu, 75, faced charges including embezzlement, abuse of office, and witness tampering in connection with a Vatican...
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In a significant doctrinal shift, the Vatican's Dicastery of the Doctrine of the Faith declared that transgender people can now serve as godparents at Roman Catholic baptisms, participate in religious weddings as witnesses, and receive...
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In a significant development, Pope Francis has called for a two-state solution, including a special status for Jerusalem. The statement signals his support for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through diplomacy, emphasizing the...
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Pope Francis has raised the possibility of the Catholic Church blessing same-sex unions. The Vatican's previous stance in 2021 was against such blessings, citing that God "cannot bless sin." However, in a letter to cardinals, the Pope emphasized "pastoral charity" and...
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