Vatican News
Coverage of Vatican News in the Nexus archive.
- Vatican and Beijing agree on new China bishop as ordination fills 20-year vacancy
Joseph Chang Yanfeng was ordained bishop of Chifeng in China’s Inner Mongolia region, under a 2018 Vatican-Beijing agreement. The ordination resolved a 20-year vacancy in the Catholic diocese of Chifeng, reflecting ongoing diplomatic engagement between the Holy See and Beijing on Catholic appointments.
- A progressive pope takes aim at AI and risks killing its miracles
Pope Leo XIV's new encyclical criticizes AI for threatening human dignity and calls for regulation to prioritize the common good over profit, aligning with progressive policies like those of Sen. Bernie Sanders. The encyclical draws parallels to 19th-century critiques of the Industrial Revolution.
- Anthropic co-founder to present AI encyclical alongside Pope Leo XIV
Anthropic co-founder will present an AI encyclical alongside Pope Leo XIV. The event is related to the Pope's first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas. The presentation will be discussed on news platforms.
- Pope welcomes US-Iran ceasefire deal as ‘sign of deep hope’
Pope Leo XIV expressed satisfaction with the US-Iran ceasefire agreement, calling it a 'sign of deep hope.' The pontiff's remarks, translated by Vatican News, highlight the Catholic Church's stance on international peace efforts.
- Pope issues stiffest rebuke yet to Trump over war threats
Pope Leo XIV condemned President Trump's threat to destroy Iran's civilization, calling it 'truly unacceptable' and urging peace. The White House defended Iran's actions, claiming the regime has committed human rights abuses and justifies military action.