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Pope Leo XIV’s ‘Magnifica Humanita’ Apology for Church’s Role in Slavery Well Received in Diocese of Brooklyn

June 8, 2026

In “Magnifica Humanitas,” his first encyclical, Pope Leo XIV focused on the dangers that artificial intelligence poses. But he also wrote about the evils of slavery and asked for forgiveness for the church’s slow response. His message was well received in the Diocese of Brooklyn.

Flowers, Stadiums, Banderas and Jamón: Spain Is Ready To Welcome Pope Leo XIV

June 5, 2026

In the weeks leading up to Pope Leo XIV’s first visit to Spain, organizers found themselves facing an unexpected problem: Too many people wanted to help.

A Vatican First: Pope Leo XIV Names Laywoman Prefect of Dicastery for Communication

June 4, 2026

Pope Leo XIV appointed Maria Montserrat “Montse” Alvarado, president and chief operating officer of EWTN News, as prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication on June 2.

How Immigrants Helped Shape the Diocese of Brooklyn’s Growth

June 3, 2026

In honor of America’s 250th birthday, The Tablet is looking at the proud history of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Namely, the different ethnic groups that make up the “Diocese of Immigrants.”

As World Cup Approaches, Pope Leo XIV’s June Prayer Intention Is for Sports To Foster Peace, Encounter

June 3, 2026

With the FIFA World Cup opening this month, Pope Leo XIV has dedicated his June prayer intention to the power of sport to build bridges between cultures and nation

US Dioceses See FIFA World Cup as Opportunity for Pastoral Outreach, Global Encounter

June 3, 2026

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, Catholic dioceses across the United States are preparing for what many see as both a pastoral opportunity and an unprecedented moment of global encounter.

Long Before Pope Leo’s Encyclical, Bishops Tackled AI Implementation

June 2, 2026

While Pope Leo’s first encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” is less than a month old, it’s already somewhat clear where the American bishops stand and how they will approach advocacy on the topic of Artificial Intelligence going forward.  

Pope Leo Calls Archbishop Fulton Sheen ‘A Light of Faith’ Who Touched Millions With the Gospel

June 2, 2026

Pope Leo XIV praised Venerable Fulton J. Sheen on June 1 as “a light of faith, hope, and love” whose radio and television broadcasts brought the Gospel to millions of Americans — including the pope himself as a child.

Faithful Join in Rosary for Peace in Washington as Pope Leads the Marian Devotion for World

June 1, 2026

Joining Pope Leo XIV in a worldwide rosary for peace, several hundred people gathered at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington May 30 to seek the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary to bring peace to the hearts of people and peace to nations at war.

13 Things To Know About Pope Leo XIV’s Encyclical on AI

May 26, 2026

What does it mean to safeguard our humanity? That question is at the heart of Pope Leo XIV’s much anticipated first encyclical,

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