Leo's influence is of another kind. His intervention in the debate over artificial intelligence rests on a simple proposition: technological progress cannot be allowed to determine its own moral limits. His encyclical Magnifica Humanitas argues that technology must remain at the service of human…
The evidence also challenges the familiar idea that religious commitment necessarily works against personal advancement. Forty-six percent of religious young men in the survey have a bachelor's degree, compared with 29 percent of nominally religious men and 16 percent of secular men The post Young…
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, expressed his “deep sorrow and grief” and offered condolences to the families and to Gaza’s Christian community The post Two Christian women killed in yet another Israeli military airstrike on Gaza appeared first on ZENIT - English .
The religious dimension of the campaign is not accidental. Brazil remains a country in which Catholic and evangelical identities carry substantial political weight, although the two candidates draw support from different religious constituencies. The election has therefore encouraged both campaigns…
The lawsuit was brought by the child's mother, both individually and as legal representative of the estate of Baby Wabbington, against Southwestern Women’s Options, an Albuquerque abortion facility operated by physicians Curtis Wayne Boyd, Emily Cohen and Carmen Landau. The post A $200,000…
The public debate on abortion often focuses exclusively on autonomy and choice. While personal freedom is important, rights must always be considered alongside responsibilities and the rights of others, including those who are unable to speak for themselves. The post Scotland: Bishops concerned at…
The problem has not been confined to a single parish. Similar requests have reportedly been made at private homes in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, with individuals seeking money in the name of particular parishes. In response, Catholic communities have used their social-media accounts to warn parishioners that…
The association's representatives emerged expressing satisfaction and a desire to respond to Leo's invitation. Its executive secretary, Paola Monaco, said the organization intends to pursue dialogue with all parties concerned and described the papal meeting as a valuable opportunity. The post For…
Pike, 50, was convicted of the 1995 murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer. She survived two doses of the lethal-injection drugs and was taken to hospital. The episode prompted Lee to suspend executions in Tennessee for the remainder of 2026 and order an independent review. The post After Two Failed…
The country that received the most pressure on sexual orientation and gender identity was Namibia, criticized by Malta, Belgium, Finland, Mexico, Iceland, Spain, the United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, Australia, Canada, Brazil, and the Netherlands to adopt explicit legal categories of…