There is a “prophetic challenge” facing the Church in today’s world with the rise of “digital, artificial” media, according ...

Today’s persecution of Christians is one of the most prevalent crises in the world today, a Vatican official told the United Nations.

The statement from the Holy See came as the most powerful nation on earth moves rapidly to implement a policy of AI acceleration that includes the development of autonomous weapons systems.

Daniela Petroff, who helped shape The Associated Press’s fashion and Vatican coverage for nearly four decades with style, authority and wit, has died in Rome. She was 80.