Pope Leo XIV Warns of ‘Bureaucratisation of Solidarity’ Hindering Global Aid
By Oluwakemi Kindness Pope Leo XIV on Monday criticized what he described as the growing “bureaucratization of solidarity,” saying it is slowing down humanitarian aid to the world’s hungry while weapons continue to move freely and fuel conflicts. Speaking during a visit to the headquarters of the World Food Programme (WFP) in Rome, the Pope […]
Pope Leo XIV Calls for “Disarming” Artificial Intelligence
By Oluwakemi Kindness Pope Leo XIV has called for the “disarming” of artificial intelligence in his long-awaited manifesto on the rapidly developing technology, warning of “new forms of slavery” behind its rise. He cautioned against “a race for ever more powerful algorithms and larger datasets, driven by the desire to secure geopolitical or commercial dominance,” […]
Pope Leo XIV Pushes Peace Agenda, Brushes Off Trump Criticis
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Pope Leo XIV has reiterated the Catholic Church’s commitment to peace and dialogue, firmly distancing the institution from political entanglements amid criticism from Donald Trump. Speaking to journalists on Monday at the start of his African tour, the pontiff emphasized that the Church’s mission is rooted in the Gospel, not in political […]
Pope Leo XIV Begins Historic 11-Day Africa Tour
By Oluwakemi Kindness Pope Leo XIV will on Monday begin an 11-day visit to four African countries—Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea—marking his first major international trip since becoming head of the Catholic Church last year. The 70-year-old pontiff is expected to address key global and regional issues, including interfaith dialogue, peacebuilding, inequality and […]