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Vatican signs new collaboration agreements with Azerbaijan
The Pillar
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September 13, 2025
The Vatican this week signed several new collaborative agreements with Azerbaijan’s government, the latest in a series of controversial arrangements with a government accused of ethnically cleansing Christian minorities within its territory. St....
Vatican gathers world’s big thinkers ahead of first-ever pop concert
CNN
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September 13, 2025
Rome — The Vatican has brought together an eclectic mix of thinkers and music artists as it seeks to influence both the development of artificial intelligence and the future of humanity. A summit held Friday and Saturday on “human fraternity”...
Vatican Hosts AI Summit with Nobel Laureates and Grand Concert
Mezha
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September 13, 2025
Thinkers and musicians gathered in the Vatican to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on the development of society and the future of humanity. The summit on the topic “humanity and brotherhood” invited Nobel laureates to consider topics...
Trump's Vatican envoy courts Pope Leo with a birthday cake
The Gazette - Colorado
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VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump's new ambassador to the Vatican, a right-wing Catholic who was sharply critical of Pope Francis, tried to sweeten his diplomacy on Saturday in a meeting with Pope Leo, giving the pontiff a...
The Emmy Awards, Concert from Vatican City, What’s Up with ‘Doc,’ ‘Walking Dead’ in Spain
TV Insider
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September 13, 2025
William DeShazer/CBS Emmys SUNDAY: Nate Bargatze hosts the Emmy Awards from L.A.’s Peacock Theater, where CBS could score a rare win for a broadcast network with Kathy Bates a front-runner in the lead drama actress category for Matlock. It could...
The Free Vatican Concert Featuring Pharrell, Bocelli, Karol G, And More Is On Today At 12PM—Here Is Where You Can Watch It Online
Secret Los Angeles - California
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September 13, 2025
Today at 12PM, “Grace for the World” is taking place. The location: St. Peter’s Square in the heart of the Vatican City. The line-up: Andrea Bocelli, Karol G, Pharrell and Voices of Fire, and other world-renowned musicians. “Grace for the World”...
Vatican urges fair elections in Bangladesh
New Age Bangladesh
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Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha . Dhaka 13 September, 2025, 03:53 The Vatican has expressed hope for free, fair, just and transparent elections in Bangladesh, while making it clear that it does not wish for any particular outcome. ‘As Bangladesh...
Relic of Catholic Church's first millennial saint stolen from parish
1News
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A relic of Carlo Acutis, who was declared the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint last week, was stolen from a parish in western Venezuela, the coordinator of a youth group devoted to the man known as "God’s Influencer" confirmed yesterday....
Vatican: A New Controversial Appointment
FSSPX.NEWS
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The Pontifical Academy of Fine Arts and Letters of the Virtuosi at the Pantheon The Academy, founded in the 16th century, aims, according to its statutes approved in 1995, "to promote the study, practice, and development of letters and the fine...
Africa Tops Vatican Commission List of “modern martyrs”: Report
ACI Africa
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September 12, 2025
He says that the number of those killed could be much higher “as martyrdom cannot be fully counted, especially in remote areas”. In Nigeria, for instance, where Christian persecution is said to be top in the world, over 7,000 people were killed in...
Pope Leo urges ‘covenant of humanity’ as Vatican meeting gathers world thought leaders
Religion News Service
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September 13, 2025
Pope Leo urges ‘covenant of humanity’ as Vatican meeting gathers world thought leaders (RNS) — At the Vatican, scientists debate the future of AI while artists and singers challenge what it means to be human. A variety of roundtables, including...
Relic of the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint stolen from Venezuelan parish
Associated Press
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September 13, 2025
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A relic of Carlo Acutis, who was declared the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint last week, was stolen from a parish in western Venezuela, the coordinator of a youth group devoted to the man known as “God’s...
UK Gospel choirs unite for Vatican Jubilee in Rome this weekend
London Post
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September 12, 2025
History will be made on 13 September at 20:00 in St. Peter’s Square as the Vatican hosts its first public concert. “Grace for the World” is set to close the third World Meeting on Human Fraternity with an unforgettable evening of live performances...
Peace requires a ‘different narrative’ world’s top church leaders urge
OSV News
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September 12, 2025
GNIEZNO, Poland (OSV News) — At a major peace summit in Poland, church leaders from around the globe urged Christians to be bold in building peace amid wars in Ukraine, the Holy Land, Africa and beyond. Apologizing for his personal absence at the...
Vatican wishes fair, transparent elections in Bangladesh
United News of Bangladesh
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The Vatican has wished to see a free, fair, just, and transparent election process in Bangladesh, but it does not wish for a certain outcome. “As Bangladesh prepares for elections, the Holy See stands alongside of you to wish a process that is...
RELIGION HEADLINES FRI 9-12-25
SRN News
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September 12, 2025
Audio By Carbonatix (SRN NEWS)- ( ) A federal appeals court has reversed previous court rulings that found a Georgia county illegally discriminated against a sheriff’s deputy by failing to pay for his sex-change operation. In its ruling, the 11th...
Little Flower Children and Family Services Of New York Marks Nearly a Century of Service to Children, Families and Individuals
Dan’s Papers - New York
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September 12, 2025
President and CEO of Little Flower Corinne Hammons. Since 1929, Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York has been at the center of child welfare and human services across New York City and Long Island. What began as the Little Flower...
Vatican wishes free, fair and transparent elections in Bangladesh
Bangladesh Sangsbad Sangstha
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Vatican wishes free, fair and transparent elections in Bangladesh A program was organized on the occasion of Pope's Day at the Vatican Embassy in Dhaka. Photo: BSS DHAKA, Sept 12, 2025 (BSS) - The Vatican has expressed hope for free, fair, just...
Prime Minister Skerrit highlights Church’s role in social development during Vatican visit
Dominica News Online
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September 12, 2025
Dominica News Online - Friday, September 12th, 2025 at 1:52 PM PM Skerrit shakes hands with Pope Leo XIV“The Catholic Church continues to play a vital role in the social development of Dominica, particularly in the areas of education and community...
News Chiefs Pledge to Have More Dignity, Humanity in Vatican Summit
Variety
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September 12, 2025
Even the Pope is worried about the news business. In an era when news programming is often seen as polarizing and outspoken hosts and anchors can serve to pull audiences apart, a group of the world’s most prominent news executives flew to Rome to...