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What we know about Pope Leo’s call to “disarm” artificial intelligence

Pope Leo has used his latest encyclical to issue one of the strongest warnings yet from the Catholic Church about the rapid development of artificial intelligence, urging the world to ensure that emerging technologies serve humanity rather than control it.

25 May 2026-23:29
Georgian patriarch calls for “great reconciliation” with breakaway regions

Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Shio III has called for prayers for what he described as a “great reconciliation” with Abkhazians and Ossetians, saying the country’s reunification is a task that cannot be achieved through “human efforts alone”.

25 May 2026-11:12
Battle for influence over Georgia’s church intensifies amid political uncertainty

The Georgian Orthodox Church, one of the country's most trusted and influential institutions, is increasingly becoming the focus of political and geopolitical attention as various actors seek to shape its future direction.

23 May 2026-08:59
Why does Brussels find it difficult to sanction Patriarch Kirill? What is behind the dors reasons?

The possibility of European Union sanctions against Patriarch Kirill, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, has once again emerged as a subject of debate within European political circles.

23 May 2026-08:35
Georgia ready to tighten abortion laws after church calls for stricter rules

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has said the government is ready to discuss tightening abortion legislation in consultation with the Georgian Orthodox Church, following a controversial sermon by Patriarch Shio III in which he described abortion as a “grave sin”.

21 May 2026-12:25
Gia Kuchava: The battle for influence over Georgia’s church has begun – INTERVIEW

The South Caucasus is once again emerging as a focal point of major geopolitical competition. Against the backdrop of Armenia’s growing engagement with the European Union, Russia’s weakening influence in the region, and Georgia’s complex balancing act between the West and Moscow, new political realities are taking shape.

21 May 2026-10:12
LDS Church leader Elder Mark Bassett dies at 59

12 May 2026-09:24
Czech town builds first 3D printed church in Neratovice

A church is being constructed in the Czech town of Neratovice using 3D printing technology, marking the first house of worship of its kind and size built with concrete printing methods.

10 May 2026-15:51
Catacomb saints at Bavaria monastery continue to draw visitors - VIDEO

Decorated “catacomb saints” at Bavaria’s former Banz monastery continue to attract visitors centuries after they were brought from Rome.

08 May 2026-16:30
Singapore woman jailed after buying live military round from church acquaintance

A 23-year-old woman in Singapore has been sentenced to four months in jail and fined $1,000 after pleading guilty to possessing a live military-style ammunition round without a licence.

08 May 2026-15:11