Leo XIV speaks out on ‘dictatorship’ of economic inequality and support for migrants in first major text

ROME -- Pope Leo XIV, writing in the first major document of his pontificate, has denounced the “dictatorship” of economic inequality while insisting the Catholic Church is committed to supporting “rejected” migrants. Leo’s almost 40-page text,...

Pope Leo condemns economies that marginalize the poor

Leo especially credits women’s religious orders with carrying out God’s mandate to care for the sick, feed the poor, and welcome the stranger. Also, he praises lay-led popular movements advocating for land, housing, and work for society’s most...

Pope Leo wants to change the Vatican’s murky finances

Most people expected Pope Leo XIV to run the Vatican in a different manner than his predecessor, Pope Francis, and we’re now starting to get some insight into one area where he is making a change: Leo is rolling back some of the reforms made by...

Leo XIV speaks out on ‘dictatorship’ of economic inequality

By Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — Pope Leo XIV, writing in the first major document of his pontificate, has denounced the “dictatorship” of economic inequality while insisting the Catholic Church is committed to supporting “rejected” migrants....

León XIV denuncia la “dictadura” de la desigualdad económica y habla del apoyo a los migrantes en su primer gran texto

Por Christopher Lamb El papa León XIV, al escribir el primer documento importante de su pontificado, denunció la “dictadura” de la desigualdad económica al tiempo que insistió en que la iglesia Católica está comprometida a apoyar a los inmigrantes...

Pope Leo blasts economy that marginalizes poor while wealthy live in bubble of luxury

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV blasted how the wealthy elite live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while poor people suffer on the margins, confirming in his first teaching document Thursday that he is in perfect lockstep with his predecessor...

Pope Leo XIV in his first teaching document blasts economy that marginalizes poor while wealthy live in bubble of luxury

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV in his first teaching document blasts economy that marginalizes poor while wealthy live in bubble of luxury. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast,...

Pope Leo condemns economies that marginalize the poor while the wealthy live in a bubble...

The 100-page document traces the history of Christianity’s constant concern for poor people, from Biblical citations and the teaching of church fathers to the preaching of recent popes about caring for migrants, prisoners and victims of human...

From Vatican, Pope Leo attacks wealthy elite who ‘live in bubble of luxury’

Pope Leo XIV has delivered a stark condemnation of the wealthy elite, accusing them of living in a "bubble of comfort and luxury" while the poor suffer on the margins. His first teaching document, released Thursday, confirms his perfect alignment...

Leo XIV speaks out on ‘dictatorship’ of economic inequality and support for migrants in first major text

(CNN) — Pope Leo XIV, writing in the first major document of his pontificate, has denounced the “dictatorship” of economic inequality while insisting the Catholic Church is committed to supporting “rejected” migrants. Leo’s almost 40-page text,...

Why Vatican II Urged Catholics to Be the ‘Church of the Poor’

“The Church of the poor,” a phrase that continues to resonate on today’s World Day of the Poor, goes back to the period just before the start of Vatican II. On Sept. 11, 1962, exactly one month before the solemn opening of the Council, Pope John...

Vatican Secretary of State marks Oct. 7 anniversary, decries ‘spiral of hatred and violence’ in Gaza

The Holy See’s official news outlet marked the second anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack and the beginning of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza with an interview in which Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin decried the terrorist...

Vatican’s top diplomat says Israel carrying out ‘massacre’ in Gaza

The Vatican’s top diplomat sharply criticized Israel’s “ongoing massacre” in Gaza in comments published on Monday — one of the Catholic Church’s strongest condemnations of Israel’s war against the Hamas terror group. In an interview tied to the...

“It Hurts Me That My People Don’t Defend Migrants” Says Cuban Businessman in Miami

Cuban businessman Mike Fernández believes the thaw with the U.S. failed because of “the fear of older Cuban leaders, who are afraid of change.” Fernández, 73, has fought all kinds of battles and now leads the umpteenth skirmish, this time from...

Vatican, Other Catholic Libraries Turn to AI, Robotics to Digitize Collections

Since then, the Alexandria Digitization Hub’s workload has grown. Longbeard is currently working to digitize the historic collections of the Salesian Pontifical University and the Pontifical Gregorian University and plans to work with the...

Vatican and Other Catholic Libraries Turn to AI and Robotics to Digitize Collections

Long before cloud servers and computers, medieval Catholic monks preserved the intellectual inheritance of the ancient world by handwriting Greek and Latin manuscripts. Centuries later, the Vatican Library and other Catholic institutions in Rome...

Clipse Reflect on Historic Vatican Performance: ‘Hip-Hop Belongs Everywhere’

Clipse made history when they became the first rappers to perform at the Vatican on Sept. 13 for the Grace for the World concert, which was produced by the duo’s close friend and longtime collaborator Pharrell. Explore See latest videos, charts...

Mincione files UK commercial fraud claim against Vatican

Raffaele Mincione and his companies have launched a new legal claim in the UK against the Vatican. Raffaele Mincione. Pillar file photo. The businessman, who previously acted as investment manager for the Vatican in what became the London property...

Pope Leo XIV’s first five months in 17 stunning images from ICE criticism to Vatican reforms

Pope Leo XIV has made a splash during his first five months leading the Catholic Church. Born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago, Pope Leo XIV became the first American pope in history when inaugurated in mid-May following the death of Pope...

As Feds Move to Charge Uber Driver for Some LA Fires, Prosecutors Fail to Hold Fossil Fuel Companies Accountabile

Noting that two-thirds of the world's countries have abolished capital punishment, the UN human rights office asserted that "it's time to end it—everywhere, for everyone." "You can free a prisoner. You can clear a conviction. But you can’t correct...