New research reports an increase in church attendance and donations and a decrease in clergy departures

Apr 28, 2026 17:09

Jorge Enrique Mújica

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The Ascension of the Lord and Us: An Explanation by Pope Leo XIV

Address on the occasion of the Regina Coeli prayer on Sunday, May 17, 2026

Pope Leo XIV establishes a Vatican commission on AI, placing the Holy See at the global forefront in this field

The initiative, formally approved through a rescript published on May 16, reflects the Pope’s conviction that artificial intelligence is not merely a technical matter for engineers or governments, but a profound anthropological challenge capable of reshaping labor, communication, culture, politics and even humanity’s understanding of itself.

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New research reports an increase in church attendance and donations and a decrease in clergy departures

125 Years of Jakarta Cathedral, the Cathedral of the Friendship Tunnel with the Mosque

Holy See Raises Its Voice in Favor of Protecting Cultural and Religious Heritage Amidst Armed Conflicts

Gender Transition Worsens Mental Health, According to New Study