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Vatican taps 'atheist' Anthropic cofounder to speak at AI event as tensions with Trump White House rise
Olah, 33, is one of a handful of secular officials tapped to speak at a Monday event marking the publication of the missive, which is titled “Magnifica Humanitas.” The encyclical...
Pope and co-founder of Anthropic to launch pontiff’s AI encyclical in coming days
Pope Leo XIV and the co-founder of artificial intelligence company Anthropic will launch the pontiff’s first encyclical on May 25, the Vatican said Monday.
Vatican warns rebel Catholic group it risks excommunication
The Vatican on Wednesday urged a breakaway Catholic group dedicated to the old Latin mass to cancel plans to ordain new bishops without consent from Pope Leo.
Watch Pope's reaction when Rubio gifts him a crystal football
Secretary of State Marco Rubio kicked off a two-day visit to Vatican City and Italy on May 7 by meeting Pope Leo XIV, days after President Trump claimed the first...
Pope Leo XIV gifts Rubio an olive branch during 'cordial' Vatican City meeting
Secretary of State Marco Rubio kicked off a two-day visit to Vatican City and Italy Thursday by meeting Pope Leo XIV, days after President Trump claimed the first American-born pontiff...
Marco Rubio has a chance to broker peace with the Vatican following Trump and Pope Leo's nasty clash
Blessed are the peacemakers.
Rubio preps for 'frank' chat with Pope Leo XIV amid Vatican friction with Trump
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is bracing for a "frank" conversation with Pope Leo XIV when he heads to Vatican City this week after friction between the Bishop of Rome...
White Sox honoring superfan Pope Leo XIV with surprising new giveaway
The White Sox are paying homage to their most famous fan during an August giveaway.
Pope Leo marks first Easter as pontiff with call for hope amid global conflicts
In his Easter homily, the pope singled out those who wage war, abuse the weak and prioritize profits.
Pope Leo issues strong rebuke on 'atrocious' Iran war in Palm Sunday message: 'Hands are full of blood'
"This is our God: Jesus, King of Peace, who rejects war, whom no one can use to justify war," Pope Leo, the first US pope, told crowds in St. Peter's...
Pope Leo hosts exorcist summit at the Vatican over fears of worldwide surge in Satanism
"They presented a report on the growing prevalence of cases related to occultism, esotericism, and Satanism," Vatican news sources reported.
Vatican City appeals court overturns conviction against Cardinal Angelo Becciu in 'trial of the century'
The Vatican appeals tribunal declared a mistrial Tuesday in the Holy See’s big “trial of the century” that convicted Cardinal Angelo Becciu and others of financial crimes.
Pope Leo urges war leaders to halt fighting in Iran after deadly strike on school sparks outrage
Pontiff delivers strongest remarks yet on conflict during Sunday blessing at Vatican
Pope Leo delivers harsh words on plastic surgery, looksmaxxing and weight loss drugs: 'The real body is not truly loved'
The beauty-obsessed are refusing to "let go and let God."
Bishop who allegedly made several trips to Mexican brothel arrested at San Diego airport trying to flee US
Bishop Emanuel Shaleta, 60, a senior figure in the Chaldean Catholic Eparchy of St. Peter the Apostle, was taken into custody Thursday by San Diego Sheriff's deputies as he attempted...
Claims of ‘rediscovered’ Michelangelo artwork of Christ unsettle Renaissance scholars
Many leading Renaissance experts have declined to comment on the unverified claims by independent researcher, Valentina Salerno.
Cardinal found with phone during secret conclave to elect Pope Leo, book says
The secret conclave that elected Pope Leo head of the Catholic Church last May was interrupted when one of the 133 cardinals involved was found carrying a cellphone, a massive security breach, a book...
Pope Leo XIV turns down offer to join Trump's Gaza Board of Peace
The Holy See turned down Trump's offer to join his Board of Peace for the beleaguered Gaza Strip due to fears that the panel would undermine the role of the...
Pope Leo goes viral after being gifted 'favorite candy on earth' while riding Popemobile
Pope Leo XIV was riding through St. Peter's Square gracing gatherers with his presence, when he got an unexpected present -- a giant Peep doll -- and the sweet clip...
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Middle East, Ukraine in first Christmas message as pontiff
American-born Pope Leo XIV used his first Christmas Day message to call for an end to hostilities across the globe during an address in front of tens of thousands gathered...