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Here you can watch the first documentary (complete and free) on Pope Leo XIV produced by the Vatican
Zenit
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June 23, 2025
(ZENIT News / Rome, 06.23.2025).- Just over a month after the beginning of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate, on June 20, 2025, the Dicastery for Communication of the Holy See released “Leo of Peru,” a documentary that retraces the mission of Robert...
Vatican-China Agreement Enters New Phase With Pope Leo XIV at the Helm
National Catholic Register
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Rumor has it that a delegation from China is expected to visit the Vatican at the end of June for the regular bilateral meeting to discuss Sino-Vatican relations and the progress of the agreement on the appointment of bishops. The news is not...
Vatican report urges overhaul of Africa's debt architecture
African Business
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June 23, 2025
A new Vatican-backed report, unveiled in Rome, calls to overhaul the global financial architecture and fix a debt system that it says is punishing Africa and other developing regions. The Jubilee Report challenges the logic of inequity, arguing...
Vatican addresses global debt crisis; Ghana and other countries to benefit
GhanaWeb
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June 21, 2025
The Vatican has established a new global commission of economic experts to address the escalating sovereign debt crisis impacting Ghana and several other countries across the Global South. Announced this week, the high-level Commission of Experts...
Vatican Backs Upcoming International Symposium in South Africa, Urges Delegates to Advance Gospel Witnessing
ACI Africa
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June 20, 2025
The event also seeks to create “a just and accountable global debt architecture rooted in equity and the public good; and the development of a Universal School Meals Program as a global commitment to child nutrition and education.” The outcomes of...
Ukraine Announces Tender for Lithium Mining at Dobra Deposit with US Partnership
Mezha
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June 21, 2025
According to The New York Times, among the likely bidders is a consortium of investors that includes TechMet, an energy investment firm partially owned by the US government, and Ronald S. Lauder, a billionaire and friend of President Trump....
The Western Nations Are Concerned About A Shia Nuke
Arabian Post
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June 23, 2025
By Nantoo Banerjee It may be wrong to believe that Israel and the United States of America are the only two countries strongly against Iran’s bid to become a nuclear-armed country. The entire world is concerned about nuclear proliferation and...
Vatican crisis: Pope Leo XIV asks faithful for financial contributions amid...
TUKO
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June 19, 2025
The Vatican, under the Catholic Church, faces a huge budget deficit, and Pope Leo XIV has now appealed for donations from the faithful Peter's Pence, a papal foundation that supports charitable endeavours and religious activities, collected €48.4...
'León del Perú': Vatican Documentary on Pope Leo XIV premieres today
Andina
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June 20, 2025
It recounts his years of pastoral service in Peru and is now freely available on YouTube. The feature film, titled "León del Perú," retraces the steps of Robert Francis Prevost, now Leo XIV, during his nearly four-decade journey in Peru. It is...
El papa León XIV pide un marco ético para la IA en un mensaje a ejecutivos tecnológicos reunidos en el Vaticano
KVIA - Texas
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June 20, 2025
Por Clare Duffy y Christopher Lamb, CNN El papa León XIV afirma que las empresas tecnológicas que desarrollan inteligencia artificial deben regirse por un “criterio ético” que respete la dignidad humana. La IA debe tener en cuenta “el bienestar de...
Israeli ambassador defends military strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites during EWTN News interview from Vatican
TDPel Media
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June 20, 2025
As tensions in the Middle East continue to rise, Israel is firmly defending its recent military actions against Iran. In an interview aired on June 19, Israel’s ambassador to the Vatican, Yaron Sideman, said his country’s controversial attacks on...
The Vatican Knows an ‘Industrial Revolution’ When It Sees One
The Atlantic
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June 20, 2025
The pope didn’t take long to explain why he picked the name Leo. Two days after his election, he cited his inspiration: the preceding Pope Leo, who led the Church while the West confronted the social and economic disruptions of the Industrial...
Pope Leo calls for an ethical AI framework in a message to tech execs gathering at the Vatican
KESQ-TV - California
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June 20, 2025
By Clare Duffy and Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — Pope Leo XIV says tech companies developing artificial intelligence should abide by an “ethical criterion” that respects human dignity. AI must take “into account the well-being of the human person...
Pope Leo XIV Joins White Sox Chants at Vatican: A Surprising Blend of Faith and Fun
Sunny97 - Texas
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Pope Leo XIV surprised onlookers at the Vatican by joining in on enthusiastic chants for the Chicago White Sox. This unexpected moment brought a burst of energy to the usually solemn atmosphere of the Papal residence. Witnesses noted the Pope’s...
By disarming Iran, Israel’s ambassador to Vatican says his country is preventing World War III
Catholic News Agency
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June 20, 2025
CNA Staff, Jun 19, 2025 / 21:33 pm In a June 19 interview with EWTN News, Israel’s ambassador to the Holy See, Yaron Sideman, defended his country’s attacks on Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs, saying Israel is preventing World War...
Pope Leo XIV returns to historic Vatican radio facility in Italy where popes before him pioneered global Catholic broadcasting
TDPel Media
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June 19, 2025
While most people expect a papal visit to be to a cathedral or a major religious site, Pope Leo XIV chose something a little different this time. On Thursday, June 19, he paid a heartfelt visit to the Vatican’s radio transmitter station in Santa...
Vatican plans to further reduce carbon footprint
Catholic News
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June 17, 2025
A slide from the Fabbrica di San Pietro presentation (Vatican Media) St Peter’s Basilica and some of its surrounding buildings are working to reduce their environmental impact by becoming more energy efficient and promoting sustainability. Source:...
Pope Leo XIV visits Vatican radio station outside Rome
Aleteia
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June 19, 2025
The Pontiff toured the broadcasting installations, as well as a solar energy farm built under orders from Pope Francis to supply the facility and Vatican City. After visiting the papal villas in Castel Gandolfo this past May — where he will be...
“León De Perú”: Vatican Media to release documentary on Prevost’s years of mission
Vatican News
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June 19, 2025
At 5:00 PM (Rome time), the documentary will be released in three languages (Spanish, English, and Italian) across Vatican media channels. A special preview for accredited journalists, organized by the Holy See Press Office, will be held at 4:00...
Pope visits site of possible Vatican solar farm
Catholic News
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June 19, 2025
Pope Leo XIV visits a field outside Rome yesterday where the Vatican is considering setting up a solar farm (CNS/Vatican Media) Almost a year after Pope Francis set up a commission to develop a large solar-panel array on Vatican property outside...