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Amid doomsaying on AI, Leo XIV looks before – and beyond – regulation

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U.S. President Donald Trump with the Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo, Japan, on Oct. 28, 2025. (Credit: Mark Schiefelbein/AP.)

Japanese cardinal opposed U.S. plan to renew testing of nuclear weapons

Nov 5, 2025
Nirmala Carvalho

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, center, and Empress Masako bow in front of the cenotaph dedicated to the victims of the atomic bombing as they visit the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, western Japan Thursday, June 19, 2025. Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui is at left. (Credit: Kai Naito/Kyodo News via AP.)

A world without nuclear weapons is needed, Japanese cardinal says

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Pope calls for peace, diplomacy in light of U.S. strikes on Iran

Jun 22, 2025
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Israeli Ambassador to the Holy See Yaron Sideman presents his credentials to Pope Francis. (Credit: Israeli Embassy to the Holy See.)

Israeli envoy defends Iran offensive, says pope can make a difference

Jun 17, 2025
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An assortment of American nuclear intercontinental ballistic missiles at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. (Credit: U.S. Airforce/Public Domain.)

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Dec 6, 2024
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Oct 12, 2024
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US, Japanese bishops launch push for abolition of nuclear weapons

Aug 12, 2023
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Oct 16, 2022
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