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26.May 2026. Kristof Strak / DW

Why does the Pope care about artificial intelligence?

Pope Leo XIV in his first encyclical "Magnifica humanitas" warns that the development of artificial intelligence must not serve exclusively profit and power, but the entire humanity. The document addresses the ethical, social and political consequences of the AI revolution and calls for the "disarmament" of technology that can endanger humans

Vatican

08.May 2026. Kristof Strak / DW

Pope vs. Trump: How Leo XIV became a global voice of resistance in one year

Pope Leo XIV marks the first year of his pontificate with visible symbolic changes compared to Pope Francis, but also without a clear theological program. However, his clash with Donald Trump has put him in the international spotlight

The conflict between the White House and the Vatican

16.April 2026. Isidora Ceric

Pope vs. Trump

Donald Trump, reacting to the pope's calls for peace in Iran, accused Leo XIV of being "weak" on crime and "terrible" on foreign policy, telling him to stop pandering to the "radical left" and focus on being a "great pope, not a politician."

Catholicism

07.September 2025 MLJ

Vatican canonizes "God's influencer"

On Sunday, September 7, in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV canonizes Carlo Acutis, an Italian boy who died of leukemia in 2006 at the age of 15.

The war in Ukraine

18.May 2025. S.Ć.

Vatican: Pope Leo XIV received Zelenski

The Pope is a symbol of hope for peace, Volodymyr Zelensky wrote after the audience with the head of the Roman Catholic Church

Vatican

18.May 2025. MLJ

Inauguration of the Pope, Macut also attended

On Sunday, May 18, the Prime Minister of Serbia, Đuro Macut, attended the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican

The first American on the throne of St. Peter

15.May 2025. Jelena Jorgacevic

On my own way, with Franja's directions

What will Pope Leo the Fourteenth be like? And what was Cardinal Robert Prevost like and what path did he take? What do the first days of the papacy say about him? Will he continue the changes started by his predecessor? How is it possible that, as it seems at first glance, everyone is satisfied - both the leading liberal and the leading conservative cardinals, and say that a man has been elected who will fulfill their expectations

The first weekly address of the new pope

Catholic church

11.May 2025. TS

First weekly address of the new pope: Stop all wars

In his first weekly address, Pope Leo XIV sent a message to world leaders: "Stop the wars." The new pope said that he carries in his heart the suffering of civilians in Ukraine and Gaza, but also expressed hope for lasting peace between India and Pakistan.

The World

08.May 2025. MS

Who is the new Pope Leo XIV?

On the second day of the conclave, a new head of the Roman Catholic Church was elected. The new pope is American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost and will be named Leo XIV

American Cardinal Robert Prevost elected as the new Pope

Vatican

08.May 2025. MS

A new pope has been elected.

The new head of the Roman Catholic Church is Robert Prevost, an American cardinal. It will bear the name Leo XIV

A conclave

08.May 2025. MLJ

Black smoke again in the Vatican: Media reports potential candidates

The Vatican hosts the conclave where the new pope is elected, and during May 7 and 8, only black smoke came out, signifying that the pope was not elected. Italian media reports that seven candidates were discussed

Sistine Chapel

07.May 2025. MS

Black smoke in the Vatican: No new pope has been elected

Black smoke was released in the Vatican after the first day of voting. Cardinals will continue voting inside the Sistine Chapel on Thursday until a new head of the Roman Catholic Church is elected

A conclave

07.May 2025. Kristof Strak / DW

Black smoke, white smoke: How the new pope is chosen

The election of the pope is shrouded in rituals that last for centuries, but change over time. From the number of cardinals to the jammers, the modern conclave combines tradition with the strictest security measures. And while the world looks up the chimney, a spiritual – and very political – decision is taking place in the chapel

Smoke from the Sistine Chapel

07.May 2025. IN THE

The election of a new pope begins.

A conclave begins in the Sistine Chapel where 130 cardinals will decide on the next head of the Catholic Church. The first vote is scheduled for 16.30:XNUMX, and tonight the world will see whether black or white smoke will rise from the chimney.

Religion

06.May 2025. Dijana Roscic/DW

Archbishop of Belgrade in conclave: Bridge between East and West

Vojvodina Hungarian, the bridge between East and West, Cardinal László Nemet enters the conclave on May 7. He is not a favorite, but his dialogue and vision of the Catholic Church are close to Pope Francis

Vatican

05.May 2025. Christoph Strack/DW

How can the Catholic Church not deviate from Francis' path

It's alive in the Vatican, where they argue, persuade, cheer for this or that cardinal

Palestine

05.May 2025. MLJ

The Popemobile is going to Gaza.

One of the vehicles that the late head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, used during his talks with the faithful has been converted into a health station, the aim of which is to help Palestinian children in the Gaza Strip, the Vatican announced.

Vatican

04.May 2025. MLJ

Conclave, black and white smoke: How the Vatican is preparing

In the Vatican, the final preparations are underway before the conclave, at which the new pope will be chosen from May 7

Believers from all over the world in Rome

26.April 2025. IN THE

Pope Francis was buried, 400.000 people said goodbye to the head of the Roman Catholic Church

Tens of thousands of believers and world leaders gathered in the Vatican on the occasion of the funeral of Pope Francis, who was laid to rest in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, with the presence of more than 130 delegations and 2.700 journalists.

Priests celebrate Mass in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican where Pope Francis lies in state

Death of Pope Francis

25.April 2025. MS

Funeral of Pope Francis: State of emergency in Rome

Pope Francis will be buried on Saturday (April 26), when nine days of mourning will begin. Who will all attend the funeral? What are the security measures?

The death of the Pope and the Church in Croatia

24.April 2025. DW / Igor Lasic

Croatia: Pope Francis through the prism of Stepinac

Resistance to Pope Francis at the top of the Croatian Catholic Church was not only of a religious nature - it was also political and economic. His openness to the marginalized and his distance from ethno-religious nationalism made him an uneasy ally for those who make the church an instrument of government.

Vatican

23.April 2025. Jelena Jorgacevic

What after the "unforgivable" liberal Pope Francis

For conservative church currents, Pope Francis was excessively, almost unforgivably, open and liberal. Liberals, again, considered him too conservative, unwilling to bring real reform

A conclave

22.April 2025. Richard Connor (DW)

Who will be the 267th Pope: Twelve serious candidates

Speculation has already begun about candidates for the new spiritual leader of the 1,4 billion Catholics worldwide. The conclave of cardinals will have the final word

Vatican

21.April 2025. B. B.

Who is the favorite of the conclave? Very uncertain who will be the new pope

According to Vatican watchers and bookies, the strongest odds have Luis Antonio Tagle, Pietro Parolin, Peter Turkson, Peter Erdo and Angelo Scola

In memoriam

21.April 2025. B. B.

Pope Francis (1936 – 2025): Humble and caring protector of the poor

"The Bishop of Rome, Francis, has returned to the Father's house. His whole life was devoted to serving the Lord and his Church," said the announcement of the Vatican chamberlain, Cardinal Kevin Ferrell

Vatican

23.march 2025 NR

Pope Francis waved from the terrace and left the hospital

Pope Francis made his first public appearance after more than five weeks of hospitalization and waved to the faithful from a balcony before leaving Rome's Ghemelli Hospital

Vatican

19.march 2025 IN THE

Pope Francis is recovering, but the date of his release from the hospital is still unknown

The Vatican firmly rejected speculation about the possible resignation of Pope Francis. Cardinal Pietro Parolin stated that the topic was not even a topic of discussion with the Pope, stressing that his health is improving.