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The meaning of “Thy Kingdom come!” in light of John the Baptist’s mission, explained by Pope Leo XIV

Address on the occasion of the Angelus prayer on Sunday, December 7, 2025

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Why did the Vatican hire Hollywood superstar Chris Pratt for a documentary? Here’s everything we know

The production, a collaboration between Vatican Media, the Fabbrica di San Pietro and AF Films, is being crafted with an eye toward a milestone year. Its release is slated for 2026, when the Church marks four centuries since the completion and dedication of the current St. Peter’s Basilica

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Who is behind the promotion of Benedict XVI’s canonization and his declaration as a Doctor of the Church?

Benedict XVI’s death in 2022 closed a public chapter but not the spiritual, theological and cultural influence he continues to exert

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13 new ambassadors are presented to the Pope, who tells them that the Holy See will not be a spectator in human rights violations

Address by the Pope on the occasion of the presentation of credentials by the ambassadors of Uzbekistan, Moldova, Bahrain, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Liberia, Thailand, Lesotho, South Africa, Fiji, Micronesia, Latvia, and Finland

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This is the first country to legally ban social media for children, and this is what studies say about it

The measure did not emerge in a vacuum. For years, Australian parents have voiced concern over the stark gap between their children’s physical maturity and the psychological intensity of online environments

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Francigena Britannica formally recognised as part of historic pilgrimage route

The Via Francigena is an historic 2000-kilometre pilgrim way from Canterbury to Rome

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One in four clergy members feels isolated, according to a study that also reveals their emotional state

The survey followed more than a thousand clergy ordained in different cohorts or admitted to training in 2016, revisiting them year after year

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How can we ensure that the development of artificial intelligence truly serves the common good? Pope Leo XIV’s response

Pope's address to conference participants «Artificial Intelligence and Care of Our Common Home»

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Second setback for the previous pontificate: Pope Leo repeals Pope Francis’ financial measure

As 2025 approaches its end, the Vatican’s financial system is undergoing one of its most significant recalibrations in years

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European Court violates national laws and imposes recognition of same-sex unions in the European Union

What the report ultimately provides is not closure but a map: a chart of the questions that still divide scholars, bishops, and believers.

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