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Pope Leo XIV set to release first encyclical focused on artificial intelligence and the church
4+ hour, 19+ min ago (386+ words) Pope Leo XIV is expected to sign his first encyclical as he begins his second year as leader of the Catholic faith. Indications from the Vatican suggest the letter will focus on the role of artificial intelligence in the church…...
One year in: How Chicago's Pope Leo XIV has led the Catholic Church and challenged Washington
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (421+ words) One year ago, Cardinal Robert Prevost from the South Side of Chicago stepped through the velvet curtains framing the Vatican balcony and into history as the first American to lead the world's largest Christian denomination. His first words as Pope…...
Scott kicks off Holy Week with annual Easter celebration
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (173+ words) LAFAYETTE PARISH (SCOTT) " Families gathered Sunday in Scott to celebrate Palm Sunday and kick off Holy Week at the city's annual Easter celebration. Local schools and organizations also took part, using the event as a fundraising opportunity. Among them was…...
St. Paul Catholic Church marks 115 years serving Lafayette's African American community
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (558+ words) LAFAYETTE PARISH " LAFAYETTE, La. " For more than a century, St. Paul Catholic Church has stood as a spiritual home for generations of African American Catholics in Lafayette " a legacy parishioners say was born from the fight to worship with dignity....
Vatican accepts, approves investigation into life and virtue of Little Cajun Saint
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (170+ words) To learn more about the Little Cajun Saint and this journey, read our previous stories: "Catholic Community to honor Charlene Richard" "Mass of Petition held in celebration of Charlene Richard". .. An update post made to the official Charlene Richard Foundation…...