Sistine Chapel Immersive Exhibit Opens in Sydney
The Vatican Museums and the Archdiocese of Sydney held a conference in Rome to launch the exhibition ahead of the 2028 International Eucharistic Congress. The Vatican Museums and the Archdiocese of Sydney have launched an immersive experience of the Sistine Chapel in Sydney, Australia. The exhibit will enable visitors to experience Michelangeloʼs world-famous Renaissance frescoes […]
Pope Leo XIV Unveils First Encyclical on AI
The pope thanked Anthropic co-founder Christopher Olah for his presence at the presentation: “What a great sign of hope it is that with our differences we can listen to one another.” VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV on Monday personally attended the presentation of his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, in an uncustomary gesture. Upon his […]
Tolkien, Beethoven, MLK Jr. in Magnifica Humanitas
In his first encyclical, Pope Leo XIV draws on a broad range of cultural and philosophical figures for inspiration. As the first encyclical of his pontificate, Magnifica Humanitas, published Monday, can beregarded as an indication of Pope Leo XIVʼs doctrinal approach. One of the most significant aspects of magisterial documents like encyclicals is the sources […]
When to Say ‘No’ to AI in Classrooms and Homes
Pope Leo XIV issues a broad call to rethink what it means to educate people in the use of artificial intelligence and its implications, especially for young people. Pope Leo XIV devotes a substantial portion of his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, to the impact of the digital revolution on education and family life. The pontiff […]
Full Text of Magnifica Humanitas
The encyclical sets out the Churchʼs social teaching for the age of artificial intelligence. Download and read the complete document. Pope Leo XIV signed Magnifica Humanitas, the first encyclical of his pontificate, on May 15. The document was released by the Holy See on May 25. The encyclical develops the Churchʼs social teaching in light […]
Pope Leo XIV: Spirit Overcomes War With Love
The pontiff prayed that the Holy Spirit would save humanity from war, misery, and sin. VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV marked Pentecost Sunday with a plea for peace, praying that the Holy Spirit would save the world “from the evil of war” and renew the Church in its mission to transform confusion into communion. […]
EWTN News Explains: What Are Papal Documents?
Encyclicals, motu proprios, apostolic constitutions, and exhortations — here is a guide to some of the types of documents the pope uses to lead the Catholic Church. This week the Vatican announced the upcoming release of Pope Leo XIVʼs long-awaited first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas. Amid anticipation of the encyclical there is renewed interest in what […]
Pope Leo Praises Beauty in Italy’s Land of Fires
The Holy Father on May 23 met with Church leaders and local residents at Acerra in Italyʼs “Land of Fires.” Pope Leo XIV greeted residents and civic leaders in the southern Italian town of Acerra on May 23, a region marred by toxic wastes but possessing what the pope said was “beauty no injustice can […]
Pope Leo XIV Laments Cry of Creation and Poor
The Holy Father said Pope Francis‘ encyclical Laudato Si’ is a framework for addressing the social and environmental crises of the region. Pope Leo XIV arrived in Italyʼs “Terra dei Fuochi,” or “Land of Fires,” for a one-day visit on May 23, the first pope in history to meet with this population amid a yearslong […]
Vaticano: Pope Leo, Mary, and the New Encyclical
Pope Leo XIV has released his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, focused on human dignity in the age of artificial intelligence. The Vatican has also launched a new commission on AI as the Holy Father calls young Catholics to persevere in the faith and highlights the central role of the sacred liturgy in the life of […]
