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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
Pope Francis, as he does every year, pays a special visit to the children and staff of the Vatican’s Summer Camp for the children of Vatican employees. By Salvatore Cernuzio Pope Francis brought joy to the children of the Vatican’s Summer Camp, in what has become an annual tradition for the Holy Father. Despite intense
Pope Francis reaffirms that artificial intelligence must only be used to benefit humanity, as he thanks participants in the international convention on ‘Generative Artificial Intelligence and Technocratic Paradigm,’ organized by the Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice Vatican Foundation. By Deborah Castellano Lubov Slightly more than a week after Pope Francis addressed the G7 Session in Bari,
Ahead of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Journey to Luxembourg and Belgium, the Vatican releases the official logos and mottos for these visits. By Vatican News The Holy See Press Office has released the official logos and mottos for Pope Francis’ end of September visit to Luxembourg and Belgium. First stop Luxembourg: “To serve” The Pope will
In an address to the G7 summit, Pope Francis discusses the threat and promise of artificial intelligence, the ‘techno-human condition’, human vs algorithmic decision-making, AI-written essays, and the necessity of political collaboration on technology. By Joseph Tulloch On Friday afternoon, Pope Francis addressed the G7 leaders’ summit in Puglia, Italy. He is the first Pope to ever
Pope Francis releases his Message for the eighth World Day of the Poor and reminds the faithful that God sees and cares for each one of them, whereas those who seek wealth to the detriment of the most needy are poor in His eyes. By Francesca Merlo “The prayer of the poor rises up to
Meeting with participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Dicastery for the Clergy, the Pope emphasised formation, vocation, and the importance of the permanent diaconate. By Adriana Masotti Pope Francis met with participants in the Dicastery for the Clergy’s Plenary Assembly in the Vatican on Thursday morning, focusing on three main aspects: the ongoing formation
Pope Francis receives liturgists from Spain and encourages them in their sanctifying work to bring God’s closeness to all through the sacred Liturgy. By Deborah Castellano Lubov The sacred liturgy is a personal and communal encounter with God, Pope Francis marveled as he received professors and students of the Athenaeum University of Saint Pacian of
On the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Pope Francis grants an interview to journalist Valentina Alazraki for Mexican broadcaster N+. By Salvatore Cernuzio Not so much a decision, much less a revolution, it is a promise Pope Francis made to the Virgin Mary: “I want to be buried in Santa Maria Maggiore. The place
Following the Sunday Angelus catechesis, Pope Francis paid tribute to the two year anniversary Laudato Si’ Action Platform that aims to sensitize and promote care for the environment. And he asked everyone remember in their prayers the forthcoming UN Conference on Climate Change in Dubai. By Vatican News In his greetings to the crowds gathered
Today marked the commencement of the Synod of Bishops, graced by an Opening Mass presided over by Pope Francis. Cardinal Tobin expressed a heartfelt request, urging all to join in prayer for the Synod’s success as a moment filled with the abundant blessings of the Holy Spirit. Furthermore, he emphasized the need for God’s grace