Frontier AI race threatens human rights without stronger safeguards, UN warns
Türk says governments must coordinate oversight as advanced systems threaten privacy, security, democratic institutions and future generations worldwide
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Pope Leo ends Covid-era salary cuts for Cardinals and senior officials
Pope Leo XIV repeals Pope Francis’ 2021 Motu Proprio “A Sustainable Future,” which reduced the salaries of Cardinals and senior officials
Historic Bangsamoro vote unfolds under shadow of election violence
Catholic poll monitors tracked security, transparency and voter participation as Bangsamoro residents chose their first directly elected parliament
Ferry disasters put Southeast Asia’s maritime safety record under renewed scrutiny
Back-to-back ferry tragedies expose longstanding gaps in safety oversight, rescue conditions and passenger accounting across two archipelagic nations
Pope at Angelus: Without forgiveness we cannot live in peace
Pope Leo XIV reflects on the power of forgiving others like Christ has forgiven us in order to counter hatred, division and violence, and promote peace and love
Pope: Bishops must carry everyone in their heart, like Christ
Pope invites new Bishops taking part in a formation course in Rome to have the heart of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, and to carry everyone in their heart
Pope at Audience: Human dignity must always be defended as God’s gift
Pope continues his reflection on ‘Gaudium et Spes,’ and says the dignity of every human person is a permanent gift of God’s love that we must defend
Climate group faults Philippine 2026 pledge for lacking fossil fuel phaseout
Climate advocates warn unchanged renewable energy targets and fossil fuel dependence leave vulnerable communities exposed to worsening disasters
Church-government climate pact brings carbon-cutting measures into WYD preparations
Church leaders and government officials will also promote climate education, recycling and youth participation through a broad environmental partnership
Caritas Philippines pushes dioceses to embed ecology in ministries, finances
Pastoral guidance calls for ethical funding, renewable energy, measurable outcomes and stronger safeguards for communities facing environmental harm
