36+ min ago  (349+ words) Pope Leo XIV will create an artificial intelligence commission " a new Vatican body aimed at coordinating Catholic Church actions on AI, Politico reports. This step comes ahead of the first encyclical, or pastoral letter, of Pope Leo, which is expected…...

52+ min ago  (786+ words) ANALYSIS: Beginning with Spain, the Pope signals his priorities with visits to important sacred sites to European Catholicism. "Leo XIV's upcoming trip to Spain will center on the blessing of the Tower of Jesus Christ of the Sagrada Fam'lia, the…...

4+ hour, 14+ min ago  (444+ words) RIYADH, May 18 (Bernama-SPA) --" Saudi Arabia provides special and meticulous care to pilgrims ensuring everything that enhances their safety, security, and the quality of services offered to them from the moment they arrive until their departure after performing Haj with ease…...

8+ hour, 8+ min ago  (279+ words) by INFOVATICANA | May 18, 2026 More than 200 people took part on Saturday in a so-called "queer" celebration held during the major gathering of German Catholics in the city of W'rzburg, in a ceremony marked by demands for sexual diversity, blessings for same-sex…...

1+ hour, 21+ min ago  (294+ words) According to a statement from the court, the Crescent Sighting Department reached the decision after reviewing testimonies submitted by witnesses regarding the lunar sighting. Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court has officially announced the dates for Standing at Mount Arafat and the…...

1+ hour, 43+ min ago  (525+ words) The Catholic Church has called for urgent ethical reflection on the growing influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), warning that technology must not undermine human dignity, truth, and moral responsibility. The call was made during the 60th Diamond Jubilee Celebration of World…...

5+ hour, 55+ min ago  (408+ words) by INFOVATICANA | May 18, 2026 Bishop of Cuenca, Monsignor Jos" Mar'a Yanguas, has encouraged the faithful of the diocese to prepare themselves spiritually "with prayer and sacrifice" for the upcoming visit of Pope Leo XIV to Spain, scheduled for the first weeks…...

1+ day, 8+ min ago  (216+ words) At the conclusion of today's Regina Caeli address, Pope Leo XIV recalled World Communications Day and Laudato Si' Week. World Communications Day was instituted at the behest of the fathers of the Second Vatican Council; Laudato Si' Week is named…...

3+ hour, 9+ min ago  (198+ words) Without mentioning President Donald Trump by name, Cardinal Michael Czerny, S. J. , criticized the president's policies toward Cuba, which have included a fuel blockade and discussion of a takeover of the nation. "Any logic of constant confrontation risks exacerbating the burden already…...

1+ hour, 57+ min ago  (168+ words) By Tunde Akanbi, Ilorin Pilgrims from Kwara State have offered special prayers for divine protection, enduring peace, and sustainable development in the state and the country at large. The prayers were held in Mecca during the pilgrimage exercise on Sunday....