Pope Francis met with President Joe Biden and several other world leaders at the Group of Seven summit.
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Pope Francis tells G7: A.I., ‘an exciting and fearsome tool,’ needs urgent political action
The pope addressed leaders at the G7’s special “outreach” session dedicated to artificial intelligence.
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Pope Francis jokes with Colbert, Fallon, Conan, Whoopi, Chris Rock, Gaffigan and others at the Vatican
Pope Francis met with comedians to discuss the importance of humor, specifically as a tool for unity in the face of darkness and conflict.
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Pope Francis tells comedians: It’s OK to laugh at God
“Can we laugh at God?’ Pope Francis asked a group of comedians invited for an audience at the Vatican. “Of course, we can, just as we play and joke with the people we love.“
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I tried making sense of Pope Francis’ offensive remarks. I discovered something deeper instead.
I am always going to be let down by humans, but never by the One who is fully human and fully divine.
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What’s the right role of the Bishop of Rome and papal primacy? Vatican document seeks path to unity with other Christian churches
The Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity released a study document on the role of the bishop of Rome and how that role is viewed by other Christian churches.
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Pope Francis to meet President Biden at G7 meeting in Italy
Pope Francis is scheduled to sit down with U.S. President Joe Biden and eight other heads of state in a series of private bilateral meetings during the Group of Seven on Friday, June 14.
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Why Pope Francis invited Stephen Colbert, Chris Rock and Whoopi Goldberg to the Vatican
Have you heard the one where Stephen Colbert, Whoopi Goldberg and Conan O’Brien walked into the Vatican?
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Pope Francis to meet Joe Biden and Whoopi Goldberg this week
On this episode of “Inside the Vatican,” Gerry and host Colleen Dulle discuss Gerry’s interview with the cardinal and give an overview of a busy week for the pope.
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Pope Francis: Homilies must be brief if priests want to bring the Gospel to life
In his general audience, Pope Francis encouraged Catholics to keep reading to Bible, which reveals God’s love. He also directed a message to preachers to keep homilies to no more than eight minutes.