Pope Leo XIV delivered a strong message to migrant traffickers during his visit to Spain’s Canary Islands, urging them to stop exploiting vulnerable people and seek repentance. Addressing humanitarian organisations in Tenerife, he warned that those who profit from human suffering would ultimately face divine justice for their actions. The remarks marked some of his […]
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Pope Leo warns AI risks leading world on path of unending war
Pope Leo urged governments to slow down and closely regulate the development of AI systems in his first major document, released on Monday, warning that they spread misinformation, prioritise conflict and risk leading the world down a path of unending war. The first US pope also expressed concern at a Vatican event launching the text […]
Pope Leo says peace dialogue is central to spreading Christianity
Pope Leo, the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church, has said that promoting dialogue on peace is essential to spreading the message of Christianity, while also acknowledging that criticism of his views is part of open discourse. Read More: Pope Leo condemns war, says God rejects violent leaders Speaking after recent remarks made by US President […]
Parents of Iran school victims write a letter to Pope Leo
Parents of children killed in an airstrike on Iran school in Minab have written a letter to Pope Leo, expressing gratitude for his message advocating peace and an end to violence. Read More: Iran school attack kills over 170, UN demands answers According to reports, the parents thanked the Pope for “being the voice” of […]
Pope Leo rejects feud narrative with Trump during Africa tour
Pope Leo moved to ease tensions with US President Donald Trump by downplaying reports of a growing feud, saying recent interpretations of his remarks during the Africa tour were not fully accurate. Speaking to reporters aboard the papal flight to Angola, the pontiff stressed that he had no interest in engaging in a public debate […]
Pope says will continue to speak out against war after Trump attack
Pope Leo told Reuters on Monday that he plans to continue speaking out against war after US President Donald Trump’sdirect attack on the leader of the 1.4-billion-member Church. In comments aboard the papal flight to Algiers, where the first US pope is starting a 10-day tour to four African countries, the pontiff also said the […]
Trump said he is “not a big fan” of Pope Leo XIV after anti-war appeal on Iran
US President Donald Trump has said he is “not a big fan” of Pope Leo XIV following the pontiff’s renewed call for peace and an end to violence amid escalating tensions linked to the war involving Iran. Read More: Pope Leo XIV urges Easter peace in Iran conflict Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews in […]
Pope Leo warns of rising violence at sacred sites
The spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo, has expressed deep concern over what he described as a rapid spread of “inhuman and senseless violence” at sacred sites around the world. Read More: Pope Leo condemns war, says God rejects violent leaders In a recent statement, the Pope said that no political or military objective can […]
Pope Leo has strongly condemned the use of religion to justify war
Pope Leo has strongly condemned the use of religion to justify war, urging global leaders to pursue peace and dialogue instead of conflict. His remarks came during a Palm Sunday prayer gathering at St. Peter’s Square, where he delivered a powerful message against ongoing hostilities. Read More: Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who […]
Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars
Pope Leo said on Sunday that God rejects the prayers of leaders who start wars and have “hands full of blood”, in unusually forceful remarks as the Iran war entered its second month. Addressing tens of thousands in St Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday, the celebration that opens the holy week leading up to Easter […]