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Tech expert: People are in need of moral leadership on AI
Posted on 06/2/2026 07:45 AM ()
Eli Pariser, an American tech expert and entrepreneur, reflects on Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical Magnifica humanitas, highlighting its reach in the tech world, and how we can still build AI that serves humanity.
Pope establishes Foundation to implement Vatican agrivoltaic project
Posted on 06/2/2026 06:28 AM ()
The “Fratello Sole” Foundation will promote, as envisioned in Pope Francis’ 2024 Motu Proprio of the same name, a “transition toward a sustainable development model.” The new installation will provide energy both to the Radio Vatican transmission center and to Vatican City State.
Pope's June prayer intention: 'for the values of sports'
Posted on 06/2/2026 06:00 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV releases his prayer intention for the month of June, and invites Catholics to pray 'for the values of sports,' that all sport may promote peace, fraternity and communion.
Pope Leo XIV appoints lay woman Prefect of Dicastery for Communication
Posted on 06/2/2026 03:03 AM ()
Currently President and COO of EWTN News, Maria Montserrat Alvarado will succeed Paolo Ruffini in November, continuing the path of reform and renewal initiated by Pope Francis.
Vatican announces theme for 2026 World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
Posted on 06/2/2026 03:01 AM ()
The Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development announces the theme chosen by Pope Leo XIV for the 2026 celebration of the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, held on September 1, as "They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks” (Is 2:4).
Pope calls for stronger health data protections in digital age
Posted on 06/2/2026 02:07 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV urges experts revising the World Medical Association's Declaration of Taipei to strengthen ethical safeguards for health databases and biobanks, highlighting the protection of human dignity in an age of rapidly evolving technology.
Audiobook of Pope Leo XIV’s Encyclical "Magnifica humanitas" now available
Posted on 06/1/2026 09:30 AM ()
The English editorial team of Vatican Radio – Vatican News has prepared an audiobook of Pope Leo XIV’s Encyclical Magnifica humanitas.
Cardinal Czerny: ‘Magnifica humanitas’ is profoundly synodal
Posted on 06/1/2026 09:18 AM ()
In a video message sent to the bishops of Switzerland on the occasion of their plenary assembly, Cardinal Czerny reflects on the significance of Pope Leo XIV’s Encyclical, published on 25 May, expressing his belief that the document challenges us to examine our structures, our ways of operating, and our approach to evangelization.
Another escalation in Hormuz, Kuwait targeted by drone
Posted on 06/1/2026 07:37 AM ()
The US has said it struck Iranian military sites over the weekend while Tehran said it responded by targeting an American base.
Pope to Scouts and Guides: Let the Gospel be your ‘navigator’ in life
Posted on 06/1/2026 04:43 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV encourages Catholic scouts and guides to deepen their commitment to faith, service, and Christian witness as he receives members of the Italian Catholic Guides and Scouts of Europe Association (FSE) in the Vatican.