The Pope’s intervention in the AI ethics debate carries weight because it comes as a papal encyclical — the Catholic Church’s most authoritative teaching document
Tensions escalated between Pope Leo XIV and Donald Trump over Iran war remarks, with sharp exchanges highlighting contrasting views on peace, global conflict, and leadership, exposing a rare public clash between religious authority and political power
Pope Leo XIV will visit Monaco, the first papal trip there in centuries, highlighting small states’ global role. Themes include defence of life and Catholic values, amid Europe’s evolving social and political landscape
Pope Leo XIV met Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado at the Vatican, where she sought his intervention for the release of political prisoners. The meeting comes amid heightened international concern over Venezuela’s political crisis
Israel launched a rare strike on Beirut’s southern suburb of Haret Hreik, killing Hezbollah’s chief of staff Haytham Tabtabai along with four others and injuring 25. Israel’s Defense Minister vowed continued forceful action, while Hezbollah warned of retaliation.
