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Pope Francis Decries Attacks in Kyiv, Gaza

ROME — Pope Francis issued a statement Tuesday condemning military attacks on Kiev and Gaza and calling for an end to both conflicts. “The Pope learned with deep sadness of the attacks on two medical centers in Kyiv, including the largest pediatric hospital in Ukraine, and on a school in Gaza,” a statement released by […]

Pope Francis Warns of International ‘Crisis of Democracy’

ROME — Pope Francis warned Sunday that democracy around the world is in “crisis,” likely referring to the rise of right-wing parties in Italy, Austria, Argentina, the Netherlands and Germany. The Pope said it is clear that democracy is “not healthy” in today’s world. Said Group of 50 900 participantsNumber A social week held annually […]

From Covid-inspired tag in Mexico to soccer with no ball in Iraq: Francis Alÿs on his joyous films of children’s games | Art

circleThe expression “child’s play” is used to suggest something is simple, but the ways children entertain themselves are often the result of great ingenuity and resourcefulness. For more than 20 years, Belgian-born, Mexico-based artist Francis Alÿs has traveled the world capturing children’s games, some of which are universal, and others that have developed in response […]

Filipino Student Upbraids Pope Francis for Saying ‘Faggotry’

ROME — A gay student in the Philippines publicly rebuked Pope Francis on Thursday, calling on the 87-year-old pontiff to stop using derogatory language against gay people. “Please stop using offensive language against the LGBTQIA+ community. This causes immeasurable pain,” Jacques Lorenz Acevedo Rivera said during the panel. Discussion We discussed with university students the […]

Pope Francis Asserts Duty to Welcome All Migrants Who ‘Knock on Our Doors’

ROME — In preparation for World Refugee Day, Pope Francis declared Wednesday that we are all “obliged” to welcome anyone who knocks on our door. The pope said World Refugee Day, an annual United Nations commemoration celebrated June 20, should be an occasion “to turn a watchful and fraternal gaze to all those who are […]

Pope Francis delivers first-ever papal address to G-7, urges ethics in AI use

Pope Francis on Friday, in his first papal address to the G7 meeting, warned about the ethical pitfalls of artificial intelligence. Speaking at a world summit in Fasano, Italy, the Pope said AI offers immense benefits to humanity but also threatens to dehumanise society. “Yet the issue of artificial intelligence is often perceived as ambiguous: […]