Pope Leo XIV speaking at Sapienza University of Rome, May 2026 - bdesk.news

Pope Warns AI and Military Technology Driving World Into “Spiral of Annihilation”

Pope Leo XIV issued a stark warning Thursday that unchecked investment in artificial intelligence and advanced weaponry is accelerating humanity toward catastrophic conflict. Speaking at Sapienza University of Rome, the pontiff called explicitly for an end to wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, framing these ongoing conflicts as symptomatic of broader technological and moral…

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JD Vance sitting at a desk during an official meeting discussing US foreign policy and Pope Leo comments on Iran War

Vance Says Pope Leo Should Stay Out of U.S. Affairs While Pope Leo Urges Washington to Avoid Iran Escalation

Tensions between the White House and the Vatican have escalated into a rare public diplomatic clash after U.S. Vice President JD Vance urged Pope Leo XIV to avoid commenting on American political affairs, while the pontiff doubled down on his warnings about U.S. military actions in Iran. The exchange highlights a growing global dispute over…

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