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Catholic thinkers, tech experts reflect on promise and perils of AI at New York Encounter
NEW YORK — How can Catholic social teaching guide us in weighing the benefits of artificial intelligence against the dangers it poses to human dignity?…
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Pope Leo XIV voices concern over renewed fighting in eastern Congo, urges dialogue
Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican for the Angelus on December 14, 2025. / Vatican Media Vatican City,…
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Five Iranian Christians Sentenced to Prison
Five Iranian Christians were sentenced to an average of 10 years each in prison for “propaganda” and “collusion” for practices such as prayer and baptism,…
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Pope warns against new arms race
Pope Leo XIV warned Wednesday of the grave danger of a “new global arms race” as the New START nuclear weapons treaty between the United…
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Divorce rate rises for couples over 65: What do Catholic experts suggest?
Credit: Ivan Galashchuk/Shutterstock Jan 2, 2026 / 06:00 am (CNA). The rate of married couples filing for divorce has begun to trend downward in recent…
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Catholic women discuss beauty, difficulty, redemptive nature of Church’s teachings on sexuality
Keynote speakers at “The Beauty of Truth: Navigating Society Today as a Catholic Woman” conference, held Jan. 9-10, 2026, in Houston (left to right): Erika…
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Hindu Nationalists Attack Christmas Celebrations Across India
More than 80 incidents of violent attacks, hate speeches, and tensions were reported during the Christmas week across several states of India, putting holiday celebrations…
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Teens who spoke with Pope Leo XIV reflect on the conversation
Teens Mia Smothers, Ezequiel Ponce, Micah Alcisto, Elise Wing, and Chris Pantelakis, and moderator Katie McGrady, right, take a “selfie” with Pope Leo XIV during…
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Rome events to highlight World Day Against Human Trafficking
With the theme “Peace Begins with Dignity: A Global Call to End Human Trafficking,” the Catholic Church will mark this year’s 12th World Day of…
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Young artists’ images of Nativity win awards from Missionary Childhood Association
Grand prize-winning piece by Janielle Perez is on display at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., until Jan.…
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A Tense Christmas for Christians Hunted in Nigeria
Ongoing attacks on Christians in Nigeria have recently gained more recognition: President Trump has declared Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” for its violations of…
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U.S. clergy celebrate Masses in detention centers, urging humane treatment
U.S. Catholic clergy are bringing the sacraments to the nation’s immigrant detention centers, celebrating Masses and urging humane treatment for those held inside. As part…
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Late vocations program in Austria allows priest to keep his current job
Vienna Skyline with St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Vienna, Austria. | Credit: mrgb/shutterstock Jan 8, 2026 / 07:00 am (CNA). The Catholic Church in Austria has launched…
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Catholic leader urges support for school choice, state aid amid voucher debate
Credit: Flamingo Images/shutterstock CNA Staff, Nov 11, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). Although school vouchers were not on any statewide ballot in recent elections, the…
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Nigerian, Iraqi priests tell of aiding persecuted Christians seen in photo exhibit
A photo display of persecuted Christians in Iraq and Nigeria can be seen at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine in Washington, D.C., until…
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Mexico’s Cardinal Aguiar: Pope Leo XIV would like to visit Mexico ‘soon’
Cardinal Aguiar and his auxiliary bishop, Francisco Javier Acero Pérez, OAR, met with Pope Leo on Jan. 14, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media Jan 16,…
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Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop James Golka to lead Archdiocese of Denver
Colorado Springs Bishop James Golka will lead the Archdiocese of Denver after Archbishop Samuel Aquila steps down from the post, the Vatican announced on Feb.…
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LIVE UPDATES: Last day of Pope Leo XIV’s historic papal trip to Lebanon
Pope Leo XIV greets thousands of young people in the square before the Maronite Patriarchate of Antioch in Bkerké, Lebanon, on Dec. 1, 2025. /…
