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The Catholic Church’s response to AI — so far
As anticipation builds for Pope Leo XIV’s first papal encyclical, recent teachings reveal the contours of a Catholic approach to artificial intelligence. […]
Month: May 2026
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Colombia renews its consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
As part of the Fourth National Rosary, Archbishop Francisco Múnera, president of Colombia’s bishops’ conference, renewed the country’s consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. […]
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Trump’s China summit fails to produce breakthrough for release of Jimmy Lai
Despite the failure to secure an agreement on Jimmy Lai’s freedom, his daughter, Claire Lai, said her family remains “so grateful to President Trump and his administration” for their support. U.S. President Donald Trump said […]
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Nigerian priest regains freedom after three months in terrorist captivity
A Nigerian Catholic priest who was kidnapped three months ago has been freed. Father Nathaniel Asuwaye, a parish priest of Holy Trinity Parish of Nigeria’s Kafanchan Catholic Diocese, was kidnapped on February 7th and freed […]
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Catholic mental health initiatives launch on St. Dymphna’s feast day
Tradition holds that after her Christian mother’s death, St. Dymphna’s pagan father’s mental health declined dramatically, leading to her martyrdom. […]
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All aboard the Good News Cruise, the first-ever all-Catholic cruise
In Catholic theology, the Church is sometimes thought of as a ship, the barque of Christ. The Holland America cruise ship Eurodam set sail from Fort Lauderdale on February 8 with an unusual cargo: a […]
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Newman Guide schools honor Catholic leaders at 2026 commencements
With graduation season underway, here is a roundup of individuals who will receive honorary degrees from Catholic colleges at commencement ceremonies across the country. […]
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SSPX responds to Vatican warning about excommunication with ‘declaration of Catholic faith’
The Vatican said on May 13 that the Society of St. Pius X’s plan to consecrate new bishops without papal mandate will be a schismatic act resulting in excommunication. […]
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Pope Leo XIV rejects use of death penalty in fight against organized crime, drug trafficking
The pope addressed parliamentarians and representatives from across Europe, Central Asia and North America participating in a conference on illicit drugs hosted by the Italian Parliament. […]
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Philippine bishops press Senate to begin Duterte impeachment trial
The prelates called on lawmakers to fulfill their constitutional duty after the House voted overwhelmingly to impeach Duterte a second time. […]