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ITC: Humanity’s future lies in relationship, not technology
Posted on 03/4/2026 04:00 AM ()
The International Theological Commission publishes “Quo vadis, humanitas (“Humanity, where are you going?”): The epochal challenge of Christian anthropology in the era of artificial intelligence and posthumanism.”
Middle East Christian communities grapple with anguish and uncertainty
Posted on 03/4/2026 03:17 AM ()
Christians in the Middle East share their experience of living through difficult days as bombardments against Iran continue, along with retaliatory strikes from Tehran.
Pope at Audience: The Church's humanity and divinity are in harmony
Posted on 03/4/2026 03:06 AM ()
During his weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV continues reflecting on 'Lumen gentium,' suggesting there is no opposition between the human and divine dimensions of the Church, and reminding that the Church is not some ideal apart but that of Christ throughout history.
Asian Bishops call for immediate ceasefire in Middle East
Posted on 03/4/2026 00:39 AM ()
Bishops across Asia are calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East, expressing their concern that escalating violence could trigger “incalculable human and economic consequences” worldwide.
Somalia faces renewed hunger emergency as UN raises alarm
Posted on 03/4/2026 00:36 AM ()
The United Nations has raised alarm over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Somalia and insufficient aid, noting that millions, including nearly two million young children, could face acute food insecurity in early 2026.
Pope Leo XIV: “Work for peace" and "seek solutions without weapons”
Posted on 03/3/2026 13:02 PM ()
Pope Leo XIV gave a brief statement to journalists in Castel Gandolfo, outside the residence of Villa Barberini, once again repeating his appeal to “work for peace” and to “promote dialogue.”
Cardinal Parolin: May God silence weapons and reconcile humanity
Posted on 03/3/2026 07:22 AM ()
The Secretary of State presides over Mass at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Military Ordinariate, established in 1926 to care for the religious life of soldiers.
Tanzania: Africa mourns Cardinal Polycarp Pengo as he is laid to rest
Posted on 03/3/2026 05:18 AM ()
Tanzania over the weekend laid to rest Cardinal Polycarp Pengo, who passed away on 15 February 2026, in Dar es Salaam after an illness. He was interred on 28 February at the Pugu Pilgrimage Centre, in a funeral that drew thousands of the faithful, religious leaders, diplomats, and government officials.
Synod Office releases first two Final Reports of the Study Groups
Posted on 03/3/2026 04:08 AM ()
The General Secretariat of the Synod publishes the first two Final Reports of the Study Groups established by Pope Francis following the First Session of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops: that of Study Group No. 3 on 'The mission in the digital environment' and that of Study Group No. 4 on 'The revision of the Ratio Fundamentalis Institutionis Sacerdotalis in a missionary synodal perspective.'
Cardinal Radcliffe: In times of war, Christians are called to be people of hope
Posted on 03/3/2026 02:54 AM ()
Dominican Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe speaks to Vatican News about his ongoing visit to Ukraine, and the importance of prayer and Christian hope in times of conflict.