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Pope Leo XIV urges participants in the “Builders AI Forum” to ensure that artificial intelligence serves human dignity, justice, and the common good, and notes that the development of ethical technology must be a shared, ecclesial mission reflecting God the Creator’s design: “intelligent, relational, and guided by love.”

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In a telegram of condolences, Pope Leo XIV praises the late Cardinal Dominik Duka, O.P., Archbishop emeritus of Prague, who passed away on Tuesday at age 82, saying, "I remember with admiration his courage during the time of persecution, when, deprived of his freedom, he did not falter in his adherence to Christ and to the Church."

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The Catholic Diocese of Mbeya in Tanzania has issued a diocesan invitation to all parishes, church institutions, and the Catholic faithful to observe this coming Sunday with special prayers for the deceased victims of post-election violence, as well as for those recovering from injuries.

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The Holy See reaffirms its solidarity with the people of Haiti and those affected by Hurricane Melissa, urging renewed global commitment to peace, stability, and environmental care.

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In this week’s news from the Eastern Churches, produced in collaboration with L'Œuvre d'Orient: All Saints' Day is celebrated in the East, Romanian Catholic bishops meet to pick a new head, and the Eastern Orthodox Patriarch meets with Catholic Bishops in France.

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The day after signing the updated Charta Oecumenica, the Presidents of the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) and the Conference of European Churches (CEC) speak with Vatican News about the significance of the ecumenical gesture and how it follows Pope Leo's call to work toward peace together in today's broken world.

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Pope Leo XIV encourages two women’s religious congregations meeting for their General Chapters to root their renewal in prayer and the encounter with the Risen Christ.

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Bishop Aldo Berardi expresses joy for the declaration of Manama’s Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus as a Sanctuary, calling it a historic moment for dialogue and tolerance in Bahrain.

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Pope Leo meets with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, discussing the “urgent need” for an end to the conflict in Gaza and for the entry of humanitarian aid.

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Pope Leo XIV meets with signatories to the new Charta Oecumenica, and invites European Bishops of various Christian Churches to listen to one another in order to preach the Gospel of Christ more effectively.

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Venerable Mary Ward, foundress of the spiritual family that would become the Congregation of Jesus (CJ) and the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM, the Loreto Sisters), long desired that her followers be one body. That vision has effectively been realized this week, as the two congregations, present in over 40 countries, are now united as a single institute.

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Upon his arrival in Rome, the leader of the State of Palestine visits the Basilica of St. Mary Major for a moment of reflection before the tomb of the late Pope Francis.

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As the 20th typhoon of the season hits the Philippines, the Archbishop of Cebu urges the Catholic community to open the doors of their homes, churches, and institutions to those in need.

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A three-day international Catholic conference is underway in Rome on 5-7 November with the goal of strengthening the Church's pastoral engagement with mental wellbeing, as experts from around the world gather to share experiences, reflect, and pray together.

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A statement signed by two bishops who lead USCCB committees and the president of Catholic Relief Services urge world leaders to protect our common home at COP30. They warn that “failing to steward God’s creation, ignores our responsibility as one human family.”

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Pope Leo XIV sends a letter to the seminary in Peru where he once served as professor, and encourages candidates for the priesthood to “give constant witness of fidelity and love.”

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Pope Leo XIV invites the faithful to pray for people suffering in countries at war, praying in particular for Myanmar, which has been ravaged by years of civil conflict and internal unrest.

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At the Wednesday General Audience, Pope Leo XIV highlights that Christ’s Resurrection can bring direction to our daily lives, fulfill our thirst for meaning, and transmit hope to the world.

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In remarks to journalists in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo calls for “deep reflection” on the treatment of migrants in the United States, urges "dialogue" between the US and Venezuela, warns that the Israel-Hamas peace deal is "very fragile", and expresses his hope that the trial of ex-Jesuit Marko Rupnik will "bring clarity and justice for everyone involved".

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This week, as the world shifted its gaze from post-electoral turmoil in Cameroon to Tanzania, the Archbishop of Bamenda and President of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon, Archbishop Andrew Nkea Fuanya, shares some of his thoughts with Vatican News on what could be the way forward for Cameroon. Archbishop Nkea was in Rome recently, leading over 100 “Pilgrims of Hope" visiting Rome and other holy sites for the 2025 Jubilee of Hope. The pilgrimage, which started on 24 October, conclude

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