Paris wrapped its Olympic Games bursting with pride, closing the Games at Stade de France — a more traditional setting than the Seine River, where the opening ceremony took place.
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Expert Calls Rise of AI an ‘Evangelical Moment’ for Catholicism
Growing up in the late 20th century, Joseph Vukov says his parents raised him to appreciate human relationships, human dignity, and loving God, which, taken together, gave him a foundation for understanding what is most important to humanity.
Vatican Secretary of State Asks Iranian President to Show Restraint
As the world braced for Iran to retaliate for the assassination of a Hamas leader who was staying in the Iranian capital, the Vatican secretary of state pleaded with Iran’s new president not to escalate the Middle East conflict.
Vatican Loosens Stance on Food, Water for Patients in Vegetative State
This week the Vatican’s Academy for Life issued a new text on a series of bioethical issues, including the provision of food and hydration for patients in a vegetative state, which marks a modest departure from the Vatican’s previously held position on the issue.
‘We Cannot Be Neutral,’ Venezuelan Cardinals Say, Calling for Full Release of Election Results
Pope Francis has called for both sides to “seek the truth” in Venezuela’s contested election as the opposition denounces electoral fraud — publishing tally sheets as proof — while the ruling Chavista regime refuses to release the full information on the vote and cracks down on demonstrations.
Catholic Leaders Praise Cardinal O’Malley On Retirement, Laud His Successor
When asked by a reporter to consider his legacy in the Archdiocese of Boston, Cardinal Seán O’Malley gave a slight smile and said he hasn’t thought about it before crediting any legacy of his to those who have supported him and the Church’s mission for the last 20-plus years.
Interfaith Leaders Meet In Front of Paris Cathedral 100 Years After First Such Olympic Meeting
The square in front of Notre Dame Cathedral was bathed in sunshine Aug. 4 as representatives of the five major religions involved in the Paris Olympic Games met.
Bishop Richard Henning, Head of Diocese of Providence, Tapped to Become Archbishop of Boston
Bishop Richard Henning, a Rockville Centre native who until last year spent the entirety of his priesthood career in New York, has been tapped by Pope Francis to take over one of America’s largest archdioceses.
Vatican Says It Was ‘Saddened’ By Olympics’ Opening Ceremony
More than a week after the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games, the Vatican joined people who complained that a segment of the show featuring drag performers offended Christians.
Diocesan Holy Doors Will Not be Feature of Jubilee 2025, Vatican Says
While bishops around the world are asked to designate their cathedrals or other significant churches as special places of pilgrimage and prayer for the Holy Year 2025, the Vatican is not asking them to dedicate and open a “Holy Door” at those churches.