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Pope Leo receives President Cyril Ramaphosa and meets with the International Foundation Religions and Societies

Pope Leo receives President Cyril Ramaphosa and meets with the International Foundation Religions and Societies

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Pope Leo XIV received the President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, in the Vatican on November 8th. The cordial meeting reflected a spirit of mutual respect and a shared commitment to the moral and social good of the South African people. According to the Holy See Press Office, both leaders expressed appreciation […]
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Pope Leo XIV: Medical Technology Must Never Replace the Human Touch

Pope Leo XIV: Medical Technology Must Never Replace the Human Touch

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Pope Leo XIV has urged those involved in developing and applying artificial intelligence in healthcare to ensure that technology serves the human person rather than replacing authentic relationships of care. His message came at the opening of the Vatican’s international congress, “AI and Medicine: The Challenge of Human Dignity,” organized by the Pontifical Academy for […]
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Pope Leo XIV Canonizes Seven New Saints

Pope Leo XIV Canonizes Seven New Saints

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On Sunday, October 19, 2025, St. Peter’s Square was filled with pilgrims from around the world as Pope Leo XIV celebrated Holy Mass and canonized seven new saints: Ignazio Choukrallah Maloyan, Peter To Rot, Vincenza Maria Poloni, Maria del Monte Carmelo Rendiles Martínez, Maria Troncatti, José Gregorio Hernández Cisneros, and Bartolo Longo. The canonization took […]
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