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SpeechesSep 11, 20262 min read

Video Message ‘Pray with the Pope’ – September 2026: For the care of water

SEPTEMBER: For the care of water   In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amén. Lord of Life, You have given us the gift of water, source of fruitfulness, freshness, and hope. It quenches thirst, nourishes the earth, and heals wounds. We thank You, because it is also a symbol…

SpeechesAug 28, 20262 min read

Pastoral Visit of the Holy Father to the Republic of San Marino, and to the city of Rimini on the occasion of the Meeting for Friendship among Peoples (22 August 2026)

Multimedia: Republic of San Marino  - Rimini   Photo Gallery: Republic of San Marino  - Rimini       REPUBLIC OF SAN MARINO 8.00 Departure from Vatican heliport 9.00 Arrival at the Torraccia Airfield (Republic of San Marino) Transfer to Piazza della Libertà 9.45 Piazza della…

SpeechesAug 21, 20263 min read

Leo XIV tells legislators: AI must not erode the family, the 'first school of humanity'

Addressing the International Catholic Legislators Network on 21 August 2026, Pope Leo XIV urged lawmakers to write laws that protect human rights and human dignity, and warned that artificial intelligence must never be allowed to weaken the family.

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