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Vatican secretary of state says fragmentation starts with forgetting human identity

By Amira Abuzeid

The root of today’s fragmented world is not technology, excess freedom, or diversity but the loss of a common understanding of who the human person is, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said at a New York dinner that took place during the United Nations General Assembly’s High-level Week.

9/30/26

Reading Time 3 min

Pope Leo says ‘rebirth’ is key to understanding France trip

By Victoria Cardiel

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV reflected on his recent four-day pastoral visit to France, calling it a “great gift” and saying the trip could be understood through one central image: the reconstruction of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.

9/30/26

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Pope Leo says he is not ‘in panic mode’ over AI dangers

By Hannah Brockhaus

ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT — Pope Leo XIV said he takes seriously the warnings raised by tech experts about the dangers of AI, including risks to humanity, but he is not panicking over dire predictions.

9/28/26

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Pope addresses ‘surprising’ Catholic growth in secular France

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Leo XIV met new and prospective Catholics and their leaders Sept. 26, as he encouraged the Catholic Church in France to “strike a wise balance” between welcoming new members as they are and educating them in the tenets of the faith.

9/27/26

Reading Time 4 min