A heart-warming moment at the Vatican drew smiles and applause as Pope Leo XIV warmly reacted to the mention of Goa while blessing a child, briefly placing the state in the global spotlight.
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Pope Leo XIV Calls for Guidance and Ethical Responsibility in Youth Engagement with AI
Pope Leo XIV has urged global educators, institutions and communities to guide young people in navigating artificial intelligence responsibly, emphasising ethics, human development and the common good.
Pope Leo XIV Canonizes Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati Together in Historic Ceremony
In a deeply moving ceremony on September 7, Pope Leo XIV canonized Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati together, marking a historic moment for the Catholic Church. The joint canonization, postponed due to the death of Pope Francis, brought together two youth icons of holiness from different centuries. Seven more Blesseds are set for canonization this October.
Pope Leo Signs BMW Motorcycle for Charity Auction Benefiting Children in Madagascar
Pope Leo signed a BMW motorcycle in front of St. Peter’s Basilica, drawing attention to a charitable cause. The bike is set to be auctioned at Sotheby’s in Munich, with proceeds supporting a school in Madagascar for children exploited in mica mines.
Kuwait: Our Lady of Arabia Elevated to Minor Basilica
The Church of Our Lady of Arabia in Ahmadi, Kuwait, has been elevated to the rank of Minor Basilica by a decree of the Dicastery for Divine Worship, recognizing its historical, spiritual, and pastoral significance for the faithful in the Gulf region.
