Vatican news In a published address to the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, Pope Francis underlines the need to consider the human and ethical dimensions of scientific and technological progress. By Christopher Wells As the Pontifical Academy of Sciences prepares to discuss humanity’s “profound impacts” on creation and advances in artificial intelligence, Pope Francis urged its…
Speaking to Vatican media on the sidelines of a roundtable on peace at the Rimini meeting, the president of the Pontifical Academy for Life reflects on the role of Christians as peacemakers and underlines the need for spiritual conversion to build peace in a war-torn world. By Massimiliano Menichetti and Andrea De Angelis – Rimini…
The President of the Pontifical Academy for Life, Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, reaffirms the Church’s opposition to euthanasia and assisted suicide, in response to media reports on the “Small Glossary on the End of Life.” By Salvatore Cernuzio The Church is absolutely opposed to assisted suicide and euthanasia and defends the right to life of every…
Scientists, regional and local leaders and experts from universities around the world gather at the Vatican for a summit titled “From the Climate Crisis to Climate Resilience,” organized by the Pontifical Academy of Sciences and the Pontifical Academy of Sciences. social Sciences. By Thaddeus Jones Experts and leaders from around the world are gathering at…
The president of the Pontifical Academy for Life speaks with reporters ahead of his May 17-23 trip, first to the United States for a series of engagements and then to Toronto, Canada, to attend a international symposium on palliative care. By Christopher Wells The question does not essentially concern euthanasia – because put that way,…
The Pontifical Academy of Sciences hosts a conference focused on the transformative potential of art, which begins with the Pope's call to establish a network of “cities of refuge” and the inauguration of the photo exhibition ” Changes.” By Béatrice Guarrera From the pride of a leader of an indigenous community in the Brazilian Amazon…
The Pontifical Academy for Life issues a statement confirming the French bishops’ opposition to the amendment that would make abortion a constitutional right. By Vatican News The Pontifical Academy for Life (PAV) has expressed its support for the French Church’s strong opposition to a constitutional amendment that would make France the first country to enshrine…