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New pope chose his name based on AI's threats to "human dignity"

AI's ethical use is essential for promoting human dignity and well-being, warning against its potential negative implications.

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What the Pope Taught Us About Dignity-and Gaslighting

BREAKING: New Pope Revealed at Vatican And He's An American

Pope Leo XIV, elected within two weeks of Pope Francis' death, has been officially introduced to the public.

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'He checked all the boxes.' Pope Leo XIV overcame a liability - being American.

Pope Leo XIV, born in the U.S. and a missionary in Peru, was elected with support from his predecessor Pope Francis.

World Leaders React as Robert Francis Prevost Becomes First American Pope

Robert Francis Prevost elected as first American Pope Leo XIV, succeeding Pope Francis.

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LGBTQ+ Catholic organization's leader says he's 'hopeful' about Pope Leo XIV

American Cardinal Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV, potentially continuing reforms of late Pope Francis.

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What we know about Pope Leo XIV's political and social views

Pope Leo XIV continues Pope Francis's outreach to marginalized communities, emphasizing humility and service.

What Pope Leo XIV means for the U.S. Catholic church and Trump

Pope Leo XIV faces the challenge of uniting a politically divided American Catholic Church.

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BREAKING: New Pope Revealed at Vatican And He's An American

Pope Leo XIV, elected within two weeks of Pope Francis' death, has been officially introduced to the public.

fromBoston.com

'He checked all the boxes.' Pope Leo XIV overcame a liability - being American.

Pope Leo XIV, born in the U.S. and a missionary in Peru, was elected with support from his predecessor Pope Francis.

World Leaders React as Robert Francis Prevost Becomes First American Pope

Robert Francis Prevost elected as first American Pope Leo XIV, succeeding Pope Francis.

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fromAdvocate.com

LGBTQ+ Catholic organization's leader says he's 'hopeful' about Pope Leo XIV

American Cardinal Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV, potentially continuing reforms of late Pope Francis.

LGBT

What we know about Pope Leo XIV's political and social views

Pope Leo XIV continues Pope Francis's outreach to marginalized communities, emphasizing humility and service.

What Pope Leo XIV means for the U.S. Catholic church and Trump

Pope Leo XIV faces the challenge of uniting a politically divided American Catholic Church.

BREAKING: New pope elected as white smoke billows out of Sistine Chapel

The election of the new pope is critical for the future of LGBTQ+ rights in the Catholic Church.

World news

When Will We See the New-Pope White Smoke? Live Updates

The papal conclave is underway to elect a new pope after Pope Francis's death.

American-born Cardinal Robert F. Prevost is elected pope

Cardinal Prevost, the first American-born pope, is dedicated to aiding the marginalized and reflects Pope Francis's values of pastoral care and reform.

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Cardinals elect new pope on second day of conclave DW 05/08/2025

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Maria Walsh: White smoke will dictate political direction of church and the Catholic LGBTQ+ community is watching with bated breath

World news

White Smoke Rises Over Vatican as New Pope Is Chosen

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fromAdvocate.com

BREAKING: New pope elected as white smoke billows out of Sistine Chapel

The election of the new pope is critical for the future of LGBTQ+ rights in the Catholic Church.

World news

When Will We See the New-Pope White Smoke? Live Updates

The papal conclave is underway to elect a new pope after Pope Francis's death.

American-born Cardinal Robert F. Prevost is elected pope

Cardinal Prevost, the first American-born pope, is dedicated to aiding the marginalized and reflects Pope Francis's values of pastoral care and reform.

fromwww.dw.com

Cardinals elect new pope on second day of conclave DW 05/08/2025

A new pope has been elected by cardinals following the death of Pope Francis, indicated by white smoke from the Sistine Chapel.

Europe politics

fromIndependent

Maria Walsh: White smoke will dictate political direction of church and the Catholic LGBTQ+ community is watching with bated breath

Pope Francis's leadership influences both faith and political dynamics in Europe.

World news

White Smoke Rises Over Vatican as New Pope Is Chosen

A new pope has been selected by the Papal Conclave after four votes, marked by rising white smoke over the Vatican.

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fromBusiness Insider

Photos show the Mercedes-Benz electric popemobile worth an estimated $500,000 that Pope Leo XIV may be next to ride

With this popemobile, we are also sending out a clear call for electromobility and decarbonization.

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fromBuzzFeed

Here's What MAGA Has To Say About Pope Leo - "I Am Catholic, But Disagree With [Him] On Immigration"

Disagreement with religious leaders on immigration policy reflects a complex interplay of beliefs about justice and national responsibility.

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fromIrish Independent

First American Pope elected as Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes the 267th pope

A new pope has been elected after Pope Francis' death, marking a significant transition for the Roman Catholic Church.

World politics

Column | The wait for an Asian or African pope may soon be over

The papal conclave reflects a significant shift towards global representation, with diverse cardinals from Africa and Asia poised to influence the selection process.

Right-wing politics

What to Make of the New American Pope

The Vatican faces a financial crisis and has appointed Leo XIV, seen as a strong manager, to address it.

US Elections

The Vatican Faces a Defining Moment as Cardinals Prepare to Choose a New Pope

US Elections

Cardinals fail to elect new pope, next vote to come Thursday afternoon

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US Elections

Will the Catholic church turn right or left? The factions lobbying to shape conclave

fromIrish Independent

First American Pope elected as Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes the 267th pope

A new pope has been elected after Pope Francis' death, marking a significant transition for the Roman Catholic Church.

World politics

Column | The wait for an Asian or African pope may soon be over

The papal conclave reflects a significant shift towards global representation, with diverse cardinals from Africa and Asia poised to influence the selection process.

Right-wing politics

What to Make of the New American Pope

The Vatican faces a financial crisis and has appointed Leo XIV, seen as a strong manager, to address it.

US Elections

The Vatican Faces a Defining Moment as Cardinals Prepare to Choose a New Pope

US Elections

Cardinals fail to elect new pope, next vote to come Thursday afternoon

fromwww.theguardian.com

US Elections

Will the Catholic church turn right or left? The factions lobbying to shape conclave

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From pulpit to pitch: Pope Francis used sport to get his message to a wider world that could continue with baseball-loving Leo XIV

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Which Accursed Chicago Baseball Fan Base Will Get To Claim Pope Leo XIV? | Defector

fromThe Conversation

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From pulpit to pitch: Pope Francis used sport to get his message to a wider world that could continue with baseball-loving Leo XIV

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Chicago Cubs

Which Accursed Chicago Baseball Fan Base Will Get To Claim Pope Leo XIV? | Defector

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fromNature

A pope, a polymath and plucky women: Books in brief

Oddly echoing persistent allegations that telecommunications systems made by Chinese company Huawei are used to spy on other governments, in 1865 China's leaders rejected a foreign government's attempt to install an electric telegraph.

World politics

fromThe Nation

The Post-Future Has Arrived in Argentina-and It Looks Remarkably Like the Past

Although the Basilica de San JosÃ© de Flores was mostly overlooked prior to 2013, it has gained significance as a site connected to Pope Francis's early life.

Left-wing politics

fromIrish Independent

Pope Leo XIV: A first US pope who supported Francis and shunned the spotlight

"He was always friendly and warm and remained a voice of common sense and practical concerns for the Church's outreach to the poor."

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fromwww.aljazeera.com

As the conclave gathers, let debt justice be Pope Francis's legacy

Pope Francis called for debt cancellation and climate action for the Global South by 2025.

Why 'The Calling of Saint Matthew' by Caravaggio was Pope Francis' favorite painting an art historian explains

Pope Francis admires Caravaggio's 'The Calling of Saint Matthew', linking it to his papacy motto of mercy.

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fromFast Company

Why this Caravaggio painting was Pope Francis's favorite

Pope Francis admires Caravaggio's 'The Calling of Saint Matthew,' reflecting on its themes of mercy and divine choice, which align with his papacy.

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fromThe Conversation

Why 'The Calling of Saint Matthew' by Caravaggio was Pope Francis' favorite painting an art historian explains

Pope Francis admires Caravaggio's 'The Calling of Saint Matthew', linking it to his papacy motto of mercy.

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fromFast Company

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Why this Caravaggio painting was Pope Francis's favorite

Pope Francis admires Caravaggio's 'The Calling of Saint Matthew,' reflecting on its themes of mercy and divine choice, which align with his papacy.

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Why LGBTQ+ people are worried about Cardinal Robert Sarah being elected pope

The election of the next pope has significant implications for the LGBTQ+ community, especially with Cardinal Sarah as a potential candidate.

fromAbove the Law

Should Supreme Court Justices Be Elected By A Conclave Of Federal Judges? - Above the Law

Pope Francis's passing opens the conclave for electing a new pope, highlighting a potential model for reforming U.S. Supreme Court justice selection.

A new pope's first appearance on St. Peter's balcony is rich with symbols and Francis' decision to rein in the pomp spoke volumes

Pope Francis's election marked a shift in the papacy towards simplicity and humility, symbolized through his choice of name and attire.

fromVulture

Film

Conclave Imitates Conclave

US Elections

Pre-conclave message: New pope must lead Church through complex time

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fromThe Conversation

A new pope's first appearance on St. Peter's balcony is rich with symbols and Francis' decision to rein in the pomp spoke volumes

Pope Francis's election marked a shift in the papacy towards simplicity and humility, symbolized through his choice of name and attire.

fromVulture

Film

Conclave Imitates Conclave

US Elections

Pre-conclave message: New pope must lead Church through complex time

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Are Catholic institutions ready to abandon fossil fuels? DW 05/05/2025

"Five years later, the Vatican issued a recommendation to promote ethical, responsible, and integral criteria for investment decision making, taking care not to support companies that harm... environmental ecology."

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