Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV | The bridge-building pontiff

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Pope Leo XIV | The bridge-building pontiff

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost’s election as the 267th pontiff on May 8 made him the first U.S. citizen to hold this office, a development immediately highlighting his nationality as a central factor in his papacy. This historic elevation occurred after a swift conclave, the assembly of cardinals for electing a pope, reportedly concluding in just … Read more

Pope Leo XIV lays out his vision and identifies AI as a main challenge for humanity

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Pope Leo XIV lays out his vision and identifies AI as a main challenge for humanity

Pope Leo XIV laid out the vision of his papacy on Saturday (May 10, 2025), identifying artificial intelligence as one of the most critical matters facing humanity and vowing to continue in some of the core priorities of Pope Francis. In his first formal audience, Pope Leo repeatedly cited Francis and the Argentine pope’s own … Read more