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Vatican warns of AI risks, urges humans to stay in control
Homepage > News > Business > Vatican warns of AI risks, urges humans to stay in control The Vatican has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) can generate misleading, manipulative, and harmful information while urging that humans remain in the...
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Pope’s Swiss Guards unveil new 'formal' uniforms but only for special events outside the Vatican
THE SWISS GUARDS, the defenders of the Pope known for their colourful uniforms, unveiled more sombre attire yesterday – but only for special occasions. The dark uniform with gold buttons and star-studded epaulettes is an update of its 19-century...
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Swiss guards get a chic makeover: Vatican’s colourful defenders debut sleek new look
VATICAN CITY, Oct 3 — The Swiss Guards, the defenders of the pope known for their colourful uniforms, unveiled more sombre attire Thursday — but only for special occasions. The dark uniform with gold buttons and star-studded epaulettes is an...
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Vatican, Unicef speak out against online violence and abuse, 1
AT A UNITED Nations high-level meeting in New York, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher of the Vatican said “technology is being used to exacerbate certain forms of abuse and violence,” adding that the gravity of the violence and abuse against women...
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Vatican expert: The lives of the saints raise incisive questions for our consciences
ACI Prensa Staff, Oct 1, 2025 / 07:00 am Speaking at the School of Theology of Northern Spain in Vitoria-Gasteiz, the relator for the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, Monsignor Melchor Sánchez de Toca, noted that the lives of the...
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Vatican diplomat tells UN: World must recommit to peace, justice, truth
(OSV News) — As the world grapples with “mounting challenges,” the global community must “recommit to the foundational pillars” of peace, justice and truth, learning from history and building a more equitable future, a top Vatican diplomat told...
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Schwarzenegger downplays Trump’s climate skepticism, backs Vatican initiative
From left, Cardinal Jaime Spengler, former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, and sister Alessandra Smerilli pose for photographers at the end of a press conference at the Vatican, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, to present the “Raising Hope for...
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#HoldTheLine: Vatican AI expert on algorithms, big tech, and hope
Why does the Vatican concern itself with artificial intelligence? In January 2025, the Vatican under the leadership of the late Pope Francis released a declaration on the relationship of artificial intelligence and human intelligence. This was...
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Vatican enlists Schwarzenegger to bring muscle to Catholic Church’s climate push
Vatican enlists Schwarzenegger to bring muscle to Catholic Church's climate push (RNS) — The actor and former governor of California is among 1,000 thought leaders and activists who will gather for a Vatican-sponsored event to combat climate...
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Vatican invites pro-abortion, pro-LGBT Arnold Schwarzenegger to speak on climate
News The former California governor, who officiated at two homosexual ‘weddings,’ spoke at a Vatican press conference ahead of a ‘climate justice’ meeting at Castel Gandolfo. (LifeSiteNews) — Actor-turned-California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger,...
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At UN, Vatican Official faults nations for "turning a blind eye" to Persecution of Christians
In his speech, he insisted that the right to life, from conception to its natural end, is a “fundamental prerequisite for the exercise of all other rights” and condemned “the illegitimacy of every form of procured abortion and of euthanasia.”...
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Schwarzenegger downplays Trump's climate skepticism and backs Vatican initiative to 'terminate' global warming
Arnold Schwarzenegger downplayed the Trump administration’s climate skepticism Tuesday and threw his weight behind the Vatican’s environmental initiative, saying individual choice, local regulations and the Catholic Church's moral leadership were...
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Vatican Says Catholics Must Respond to Artificial Intelligence Threat to Authentic, Human Communication
Vatican City, 29 September, 2025 / 7:50 pm (ACI Africa). Pope Leo XIV has put a spotlight on the risks of artificial intelligence in his choice of theme for next year’s World Day of Social Communications, as the Vatican emphasizes the important...
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Former California governor Schwarzenegger stands with Vatican climate initiative
Arnold Schwarzenegger downplayed the US Trump administration’s climate scepticism Tuesday and threw his weight behind the Vatican’s environmental initiative, saying individual choice, local policies and the moral leadership of the Catholic Church...
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Schwarzenegger defies Trump, backs Vatican’s environment initiative
VATICAN CITY — Arnold Schwarzenegger downplayed the Trump administration’s climate skepticism Tuesday and threw his weight behind the Vatican’s environmental initiative, saying individual choice, local regulations and the Catholic Church’s moral...
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Arnold Schwarzenegger downplays Trump and backs Vatican initiative to 'terminate' global warming
By NICOLE WINFIELD with AP Published on 01/10/2025 - 9:46 GMT+2 Arnold Schwarzenegger downplayed the Trump administration’s climate scepticism on Tuesday and threw his weight behind the Vatican’s environmental initiative, saying...
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Vatican announces theme for 60th World Day of Social Communications
“Preserving human voices and faces” is the theme for the 60th World Day of Social Communication, which will be celebrated on 17 May 2026, the Sunday before Pentecost. By Christopher Wells Pope Leo XIV has chosen “Preserving human voices and faces”...
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Pope’s message to emphasise responsible use of technology
Pope Leo is photographed and videoed at St Peter’s Basilica in June (CNS/Lola Gomez) Pope Leo XIV, the object of dozens of “deepfake” videos, has chosen “Preserving human voices and faces” as the theme for the Catholic Church’s celebration of...
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Schwarzenegger at Vatican in mission to 'terminate' fossil fuels
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Arnold Schwarzenegger came to the Vatican on Tuesday to throw his weight behind Pope Leo's efforts to encourage world leaders to address global climate change and transition away from fossil fuels. "Every single one of...
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Schwarzenegger downplays Trump and backs Vatican initiative to 'terminate' global warming
VATICAN CITY – Arnold Schwarzenegger downplayed the Trump administration’s climate skepticism Tuesday and threw his weight behind the Vatican’s environmental initiative, saying individual choice, local regulations and the Catholic Church's moral...
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