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Starting as “seed of compassion”, Caritas Bank in Kenya “has blossomed into a formidable institute”: Catholic Archbishop
ACI Africa
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June 20, 2025
Referring to the founders of the Caritas MFB, Archbishop Anyolo said, “These great shepherds taught us that the church must not only preach the gospel but must live it in our parishes, in our schools, and yes, even in our banking halls.” He...
At Caritas Bank 10th Anniversary, Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya Urges “equitable distribution of wealth” to Curb Injustices
ACI Africa
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June 20, 2025
“As creatures of God, we are all equal in our dignity as a human person,” he said in explaining the concept of equitability, and added that despite being endowed with different talents, “we are all brothers and sisters of each other, like a family...
Pope urges political leaders to fix wealth gap, promote religious freedom
Catholic News
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June 23, 2025
Pope Leo XIV addresses people attending the Conference of the International Inter-Parliamentary Union (CNS/Vatican Media) Pope Leo XIV says the huge economic divide between rich and poor today is unacceptable, with so much wealth concentrated in...
AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 5:58 p.m. EDT
Santa Maria Times - California
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Mick Ralphs, founding member of Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, dies at 81 Mick Ralphs, singer, songwriter guitarist and founding member of the classic British rock bands Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, has died. A statement posted to the band’s...
AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 7:10 p.m. EDT
The Porterville Recorder - California
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Mick Ralphs, founding member of Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, dies at 81 Mick Ralphs, the singer, songwriter, guitarist and founding member of the classic British rock bands Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, has died. A statement posted to the...
Leo XIII Blesses Labor Unions
Patheos
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June 23, 2025
Pope Leo XIII and Controversy in the United States by Bill Droel Our new Pope Leo XIV chose his papal name to pair his interest in our high-tech economy with Pope Leo XIII’s (1810-1903) interest in the industrial revolution. Today’s social...
Vatican crisis: Pope Leo XIV asks faithful for financial contributions amid...
TUKO
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June 19, 2025
The Vatican, under the Catholic Church, faces a huge budget deficit, and Pope Leo XIV has now appealed for donations from the faithful Peter's Pence, a papal foundation that supports charitable endeavours and religious activities, collected €48.4...
Head of Caritas in Jerusalem reports worsening situation in Gaza, West Bank
Religion News Service
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June 20, 2025
Head of Caritas in Jerusalem reports worsening situation in Gaza, West Bank (RNS) — Anton Asfar, secretary general of Caritas Jerusalem, criticized the Israeli-run and US-backed humanitarian foundation in Gaza, saying, 'This is not aid.'...
Pope Leo wades into business regulation, preaching the idea of an ethical AI framework to tech executives
Fortune
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Pope Leo XIV sent a letter to Vatican officials and tech leaders at the Holy See’s conference on AI this week. Leo has made AI a priority of his papacy and has advocated for an “ethical framework” for the governance of AI. Despite the Vatican’s...
Alex Collier reveals earthâs hidden history: Extraterrestrial contact, lost civilizations, and the Vaticanâs cover-up
Natural News
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June 20, 2025
Alex Collier reveals earth’s hidden history: Extraterrestrial contact, lost civilizations, and the Vatican’s cover-up Suppressed Human History: Alex Collier reveals how institutions like the Smithsonian and Vatican hide evidence of advanced...
Actor who plays Jesus on TV show to meet Pope Leo
The Independent
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June 23, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Vatican plugs Peter’s Pence donations to help Leo XIV in his mission
Catholic News Agency
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June 18, 2025
Vatican City, Jun 18, 2025 / 15:53 pm “Take part in the steps of Leo XIV with your donation to Peter’s Pence.” With these words, the Vatican is encouraging Catholics to participate in the collection to support the Holy Father in his mission at the...
El papa León XIV pide un marco ético para la IA en un mensaje a ejecutivos tecnológicos reunidos en el Vaticano
KVIA - Texas
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June 20, 2025
Por Clare Duffy y Christopher Lamb, CNN El papa León XIV afirma que las empresas tecnológicas que desarrollan inteligencia artificial deben regirse por un “criterio ético” que respete la dignidad humana. La IA debe tener en cuenta “el bienestar de...
The Vatican Knows an ‘Industrial Revolution’ When It Sees One
The Atlantic
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June 20, 2025
The pope didn’t take long to explain why he picked the name Leo. Two days after his election, he cited his inspiration: the preceding Pope Leo, who led the Church while the West confronted the social and economic disruptions of the Industrial...
Pope Leo calls for an ethical AI framework in a message to tech execs gathering at the Vatican
KESQ-TV - California
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June 20, 2025
By Clare Duffy and Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — Pope Leo XIV says tech companies developing artificial intelligence should abide by an “ethical criterion” that respects human dignity. AI must take “into account the well-being of the human person...
By disarming Iran, Israel’s ambassador to Vatican says his country is preventing World War III
Catholic News Agency
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June 20, 2025
CNA Staff, Jun 19, 2025 / 21:33 pm In a June 19 interview with EWTN News, Israel’s ambassador to the Holy See, Yaron Sideman, defended his country’s attacks on Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs, saying Israel is preventing World War...
Pope visits Vatican Radio transmission center, site of possible solar farm
OSV News
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June 19, 2025
3 ROME (CNS) — Almost a year after Pope Francis set up a commission to develop a large solar-panel array on Vatican property outside of Rome, Pope Leo XIV visited the site and the Vatican Radio employees working there. The 1,060-acre site about 11...
A timeline of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's relationship, ahead of their wedding in Italy this week
Yahoo News
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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez will tie the knot sometime this week during a three-day wedding celebration in Venice, Italy. This will be the second marriage for both the billionaire Amazon founder, 61, and the former journalist and pilot, 55, who...
Papa Francis, economist
Inquirer
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June 19, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — On Father’s Day, I could not help but think of the late Pope Francis, father to all. Much has been said about his mercy and inclusivity. But even though he majored in chemistry, he was also shrewd in finance and economics....
In an AI world, Catholic education is more important than ever
The Catholic Weekly
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June 23, 2025
Great improvements are expected to transform our jobs and everyday lives, but great upheaval is also expected with experts predicting the loss of 50 per cent of white-collar jobs in the next decade. Photo: Pexels.com. By Conor Ross It is no secret...