Pope Francis on Wednesday is opening a global gathering of bishops and laypeople to cover some hot-button issues that have previously been considered off-limits for discussion.
AI is a growing interest for the U.N., as for national governments, multinational groups, tech companies, and others.
Pope Francis and Ukraine have a different vision for peace in the region.
When it comes to the pope’s right-wing critics here in the U.S., he has a broad spectrum to choose from.
Pope Francis’ message for religious dialogue and freedom in Mongolia takes place as the neighboring Chinese government cracks down on faith groups.
Francis has previously acknowledged the criticism directed at him from some U.S. conservatives, once quipping that it was an “honor” to be attacked by Americans.
The pope made the announcement while addressing the need for human rights protections in Europe.
O’Connor, 56, passed away Wednesday at her home in southeast London.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed Biden would meet with Zuppi on Tuesday to “discuss the widespread suffering caused by Russia’s brutal war in Ukraine."
The Rev. James Martin, an advocate for LGBTQ inclusion in the church, has been tapped by Pope Francis to attend the synod.