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Courtney Mares

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Pope Leo XIV says he's not losing sleep over AI apocalypse fears

Pope Leo XIV says he's not losing sleep over AI apocalypse fears

September 28, 2026

On the return flight to Rome from his four-day visit to France Sept. 28, Pope Leo XIV said that the prospect of artificial intelligence destroying humanity does not keep him up at night.
In Lourdes, Pope Leo rejects 'false compassion' of assisted dying, condemns abortion of the disabled

In Lourdes, Pope Leo rejects 'false compassion' of assisted dying, condemns abortion of the disabled

September 28, 2026

Amid the wheelchairs, crutches, and prayer intentions of the 150,000 pilgrims in Lourdes, France, Sept. 27, the pope spoke out strongly against the practice of assisted suicide for the sick and abortion of the disabled, designating the Marian shrine as a blessed place for "professing the beauty and sanctity of life."
Pope Leo XIV arrives in Paris, urging French leaders to protect the right to life

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Paris, urging French leaders to protect the right to life

September 25, 2026

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Paris Sept. 25 beginning his four-day trip to France by urging French leaders not to forget their duty to protect every human life in a forceful speech at the Élysée Palace condemning "assisted dying," abortion and surrogacy.
Pope Leo shares childhood memories of Blessed Fulton J. Sheen on flight to Paris

Pope Leo shares childhood memories of Blessed Fulton J. Sheen on flight to Paris

September 25, 2026

On the papal flight to Paris Sept. 25, Pope Leo XIV recalled spending time with his family as a child watching Blessed Fulton J. Sheen, who was beatified the day before in St. Louis, sharing the truths of the faith on television.
Vatican theological commission defines 'sin against creation and the Creator' in new document

Vatican theological commission defines 'sin against creation and the Creator' in new document

September 3, 2026

The International Theological Commission published a new document Sept. 2 calling for ecological conversion due to "sin against creation and the Creator."
Pope Leo appoints Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly to Vatican dicastery

Pope Leo appoints Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly to Vatican dicastery

August 26, 2026

Pope Leo XIV on Aug. 25 appointed the Knights of Columbus' Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly as a member of the Vatican Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life.
Vatican City mints new coins featuring face of Pope Leo XIV

Vatican City mints new coins featuring face of Pope Leo XIV

August 17, 2026

Numismatists take note. The Vatican City State Mint has issued a new set of coins to mark Pope Leo XIV's pontificate and the Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi.
Vatican announces 'disarming technology' will be theme of next World Day of Peace

Vatican announces 'disarming technology' will be theme of next World Day of Peace

August 11, 2026

The Vatican announced Aug. 11 that Pope Leo XIV's message for the 2027 World Day of Peace will focus on "disarming technology" and political leaders' moral responsibility.
World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul to be 'a celebration of hope,' archbishop says

World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul to be 'a celebration of hope,' archbishop says

August 10, 2026

Preparations are in full swing for World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul, South Korea, where Pope Leo XIV is expected to join young Catholics from around the world for the second World Youth Day ever held in Asia.
Pope to visit 10 South American cities in November

Pope to visit 10 South American cities in November

August 6, 2026

Pope Leo XIV will make the first apostolic journey to South America of his pontificate Nov. 6-17, visiting 10 cities in Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, the Vatican has announced.