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Pope Leo XIV Vows Vatican Will Actively Oppose Global Human Rights Violations
Dec 06, 2025 09:01 pm CST
Pope Leo XIV, successor to Pope Francis, has declared that the Vatican will not remain silent regarding human rights abuses worldwide. During his address to 13 new ambassadors to the Holy See, the American pontiff emphasized the Vatican's commitment to addressing global inequalities and advocating for marginalized populations, continuing Pope Francis' legacy of championing social justice issues.
Pope Leo Warns Youth Against Using AI for Homework While Encouraging Responsible Technology Use
Nov 22, 2025 09:11 am CST
During a virtual meeting with 15,000 American youth, Pope Leo cautioned against using artificial intelligence for completing homework assignments while emphasizing its proper role as a growth tool. The first American pope also discussed Catholic faith, friendship, and the Church's political neutrality during this landmark event of his early papacy.
Pope Leo XIV Urges Italian Catholic Church to Develop Abuse Prevention Culture Amid Global Crisis
Nov 20, 2025 11:09 pm CST
Pope Leo XIV has called on the Italian Catholic Church to develop a comprehensive "culture of prevention" regarding clerical child sexual abuse, addressing longstanding criticisms about Italy's delayed response to this worldwide crisis. While emphasizing victim support, survivor groups express disappointment that concrete actions and investigations remain lacking in Italy, where an estimated 1,106 priests have been accused of abuse since 2000.
Pope Leo XIV Urges Concrete Climate Action at COP30: "The Window Is Closing"
Nov 18, 2025 07:06 am CST
Pope Leo XIV addressed religious leaders at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, warning that the window to keep global temperature rise below 1.5C is closing rapidly. The American pontiff called for concrete actions on climate change, defended the Paris Agreement as humanity's best tool for environmental protection, and criticized political leaders lacking the will to act while emphasizing the disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities worldwide.
Vatican Clarifies: Jesus Alone Saved Humanity, Mary Not "Co-Redeemer"
Nov 04, 2025 07:20 pm CST
The Vatican has issued a definitive decree approved by Pope Leo stating that while the Virgin Mary played a significant role as an intermediary between God and humanity, Jesus Christ alone accomplished the world's redemption. This declaration settles decades of theological debate within the Catholic Church regarding Mary's designation as "co-redemptrix," a title opposed by recent popes including Francis and Benedict XVI.
Pope Leo XIV Authorizes Traditional Latin Mass at Vatican: Bridging Catholic Church Divisions
Oct 24, 2025 09:03 pm CST
Pope Leo XIV has authorized a traditional Latin Mass at St. Peter's Basilica, reversing restrictions imposed by Pope Francis in a significant gesture toward conservative Catholics. This move represents the pontiff's strategic effort to heal deep divisions within the 1.4 billion-member Catholic Church while balancing progressive reforms with traditional values.
Historic Unity: King Charles and Pope Leo's Joint Prayer Marks Milestone in Anglican-Catholic Relations
Oct 23, 2025 09:43 pm CST
In a historic breakthrough for Christian unity, King Charles and Pope Leo participated in joint prayers at the Vatican's Sistine Chapel, marking the first such worship between a British monarch and Catholic pontiff since the 1534 English Reformation. This significant interfaith moment, which included conferring the title "Royal Confrater" on Charles, represents a major step forward in healing the 500-year rift between the Anglican Communion and the Catholic Church.
Vatican Not Ready To Declare War In Gaza A Genocide: Pope Leo XIV
Sep 19, 2025 12:18 am CST
The Holy See is not ready to declare Israel's campaign in Gaza genocide, Pope Leo XIV said in an interview given in July but published Thursday.