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Pope Leo XIV warned that decisions affecting human life are increasingly being entrusted to machines. He called for ethical safeguards governing artificial intelligence and other digital technologies. The pope said the rapid development of digital technology directly affects people's way of life.

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The Department of Justice says the FBI took minimal corrective action after a leaked memo discussed 'radical traditionalist' Catholics. The memo was a 'grave failure' of responsibility, according to the DOJ. The FBI investigated an alleged link between 'violent extremists' and 'radical-traditionalist Catholic ideology'.

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Cardinal Roberto Repole, Bishop of Susa and Archbishop of Torino, comments on the closure of Rifugio Massi in Oulx. He expresses gratitude to volunteers and institutions that collaborated in the reception of migrants. The Rifugio Massi was supported by the Church of Susa, the Waldensian Diaconia, and other associations.

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Pope Leo XIV expressed condolences for the death of King Harald V of Norway. The king died at 89 in Oslo. The Pope sent a telegram to Haakon VIII.

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Pope Leo XIV encourages the International Institute of Administrative Sciences to continue research on humanizing digital technologies. He warns of the risk that humanity could become victim to its own inventions. The Pope emphasizes the need to prioritize the well-being of the human family over private interests.

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The Italian Episcopal Conference (CEI) has allocated 500,000 euros to support humanitarian emergencies in Colombia, Peru, Indonesia, and Nepal. The funds will be used to respond to the most urgent needs of the affected communities. The CEI President, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, stated that this initiative represents a concrete sign of the Italian Church's proximity to the people affected by these dramatic situations.

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Pope Leo XIV will preside over several liturgical celebrations in September and October, including a Mass at the Basilica Shrine of the Mother of Good Counsel in Genazzano and the inauguration of the Academic Year of the Pontifical Universities. The Master of Pontifical Liturgical Celebrations, Archbishop Diego Ravelli, has published the calendar of celebrations. The Pope will also make an apostolic journey to France and visit the UNESCO headquarters.

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Pope Leo XIV has warned against the risk of man becoming a victim of his own inventions, particularly in the field of digital technology. He made the comments during an audience with members of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences. The Pope emphasized the need for humanization of digital technology to ensure it serves life and peace.

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