AI expert priest explains why Pope Leo’s early focus on the technology matters

In a recent commentary for Angelus News, Father Philip Larrey, a noted expert on artificial intelligence, explained why Pope Leo XIV’s immediate focus on AI is not only significant but urgently needed. Just two days after his election, Pope Leo met with the College of Cardinals and declared, “I chose to take the name Leo … Read moreAI expert priest explains why Pope Leo’s early focus on the technology matters

Illegal immigrant posed as teen, enrolled in Ohio high school for over a year 

A 24-year-old illegal immigrant from Venezuela was arrested in Ohio this week after allegedly posing as a 16-year-old unaccompanied minor to enroll in a public high school—where he joined sports teams and obtained government documents. According to court records, Anthony Emmanuel Labrador Sierra used forged documents to enroll at Perrysburg High School in January 2024. … Read moreIllegal immigrant posed as teen, enrolled in Ohio high school for over a year 

Religious worker visa crisis prompts bipartisan response in Congress

Lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill to prevent foreign-born clergy from being forced to leave their congregations due to a massive immigration backlog, a move religious leaders say is urgently needed to preserve access to sacraments and spiritual care across the US. In 2023, the US government changed the way it processes green card petitions … Read moreReligious worker visa crisis prompts bipartisan response in Congress

Couple’s donation to LA Catholic schools will help 8,000 underserved students

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles recently announced a “transformative gift” that will expand access to Catholic education for underserved students in the area. According to a May 20  press release from the archdiocese, donors Jim and Leslie Belardi  and their three children attended Catholic schools in the Orange and Los Angeles counties.  Their gift increases … Read moreCouple’s donation to LA Catholic schools will help 8,000 underserved students

Sub Tuum Praesidium

The “Sub Tuum Praesidium” is one of the oldest known prayers to the Blessed Virgin Mary, dating back to the 3rd century. It’s a beautiful, humble plea for Mary’s protection and intercession. Here is the traditional text in both Latin and English: Latin (Original) Sub tuum praesidium confugimus, Sancta Dei Genetrix:nostras deprecationes ne despicias in necessitatibus nostris, sed a periculis … Read moreSub Tuum Praesidium

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