In a profound meditation titled “If Anyone Is in Christ, He is a New Creation,” Father Roberto Pasolini, Preacher of the Papal Household, addressed Pope Leo XIV and the Roman Curia on the transformative power of fraternity. Drawing inspiration from the conversion of St. Francis of Assisi, the Capuchin friar presented fraternity not merely as an ideal, but as a “serious and urgent” responsibility and a gift essential for true conversion.

Father Pasolini argued that fraternity serves as the most eloquent evidence of the Gospel’s impact, acting as a concrete space where God refines our humanity and softens our rigidities. He exhorted listeners to look beyond personal sustenance and view others as individuals entrusted to them for the purpose of mutual transformation.

Referencing the biblical narrative of Cain and Abel, he warned that rifts between brothers often stem from a “problem of perspective,” urging the Curia to examine any internal resentment or “Cain-like” tendencies.
For St. Francis, fraternity provided an opportunity to practice the “merciful logic of the Gospel,” especially when relationships are wounded.

Rather than defending personal rights, Pasolini noted, the Gospel calls for seeking the “greatest possible good”—recognizing even those who hurt us as brothers loved by the Lord. By maintaining an eternal perspective, Christians can ensure no one is excluded from their hearts. In an era of global conflict, Pasolini concluded that fraternity must be lived as a present duty, proving that faith does not separate but calls us to a deeper, more capable love.

Religious communities in South Korea participate in a special lecture on artificial intelligence, calling for wisdom, responsibility, and the commitment to human dignity. “Artificial intelligence mimics human communication, and for this reason, it must be used carefully and responsibly,” was one of the concepts introduced at a special lecture on artificial intelligence and ethics in South Korea. The lecture took place at the Jeongdong Franciscan Church Cathedral in Seoul. Fr. James, professor at the Catholic University of Korea, delivered the two-hour lecture, titled “Faith in the Face of Technology: AI Ethics.”
Around 250 participants attended the event, many of them women religious, reflecting the growing interest within Church communities in understanding the ethical implications of rapidly developing technologies.
According to the report of the Catholic Times of Korea artificial intelligence has already become an integral part of everyday life. Many religious communities are already using AI tools for searching data, creating content, and assisting in evangelization.
However, AI also carries risks because it can imitate human language and thought in ways that may blur the distinction between human intelligence and machine-generated responses.
“Artificial intelligence mimics human communication, and for this reason it must be used carefully and responsibly.”
According to reports, to illustrate the potential dangers, the case of Adam Raine, a 16-year-old boy in the United States who reportedly died by suicide after prolonged interactions with an AI chatbot..The chatbot allegedly developed an emotionally intimate relationship with the teenager and reinforced his suicidal thoughts. The tragic case, which remains under legal examination in the United States, has raised global concerns about the ethical responsibilities involved in developing and using AI technologies.

Such examples highlight the urgent need for ethical reflection. “We should not reject artificial intelligence, but we must understand how it should be used.” AI, like other technological developments, can also be seen as a sign of humanity’s creative capacity. “AI is evidence of humanity’s ability to participate responsibly in God’s creative work,” he said. “But it must always serve humanity and contribute to the common good according to the teachings of the Church.”
“Machines are a gift of human creativity granted by God, But they remain creatures of creatures. We must ensure that they never deprive us—God’s creatures—of our freedom and dignity.”

Pope Leo XIV sends a message to Archbishop Sarah Mullally on the occasion of her installation, recalling the progress and challenges in Catholic–Anglican relations. The Archbishop’s installation ceremony in Canterbury Cathedral took place on 25 March 2026

Pope Leo XIV has sent a message to Sarah Mullally on the occasion of her installation as Archbishop of Canterbury, assuring her of his prayers and invoking “grace, mercy, and peace… in truth and love”.

The installation service, historically known as an enthronement, took place in Canterbury Cathedral on 25 March. In the presence of some 2,000 guests, including the Prince and Princess of Wales, it marks the symbolic start of Dame Sarah’s public ministry as the Archbishop of Canterbury.

In his message, the Pope notes that the office entrusted to the new Primate of the Anglican Communion carries significant responsibilities, not only within the Diocese of Canterbury but also across the Church of England and the wider Anglican Communion. He observes that she begins her ministry “at a challenging moment in the history of the Anglican family,” and prays that she may be strengthened with wisdom and guided by the Holy Spirit, drawing inspiration from Mary, the Mother of God.

         The message recalls the historic meeting in 1966 between Pope Paul VI and Archbishop Michael Ramsey, when Catholics and Anglicans committed themselves to “a new stage in the development of fraternal relations, based upon Christian charity.” This commitment, he highlights, has borne fruit over the past sixty years.

In his message, the Pope refers to the work of the Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission (ARCIC), established following that encounter, stating that it has contributed to greater mutual understanding and has supported a more effective common witness, particularly in the face of contemporary global challenges.

At the same time, he acknowledges that the ecumenical journey has encountered difficulties. He recalls the 2016 Joint Declaration signed by Pope Francis and Justin Welby, which noted that “new circumstances have presented new disagreements.”

These differences, he adds, do not prevent Christians from recognising one another as brothers and sisters in Christ by virtue of their common baptism.

Thus, the Pope expresses his belief that dialogue should continue “in truth and love,” so that Christians may come to know together the grace, mercy and peace of God and offer these to the world.

Pope Leo XIV writes that the unity sought by Christians is directed toward the proclamation of Christ, recalling the prayer of Jesus, “that the world may believe”. He also cites an address of Pope Francis to Anglican Primates in 2024, which stated that divisions among Christians risk hindering their common vocation to make Christ known.

The witness of a reconciled and united Christian community, he affirms, contributes to the clarity of the proclamation of the Gospel.

The Pope’s message was delivered on Thursday, 26 March in Canterbury Cathedral at the conclusion of a common prayer service presided over by Archbishop Mullally and the Pope’s envoy, Cardinal Kurt Koch, Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity. The liturgy marks the 60th anniversary of the 1966 meeting between Pope Paul VI and Archbishop Michael Ramsey. During the celebration, the same kneeler used in the 1982 encounter between Pope John Paul II and Archbishop Robert Runcie was used. The 2026 Catholic delegation included Archbishop Flavio Pace, Secretary of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity and Father Martin Browne, an official of the Dicastery; Cardinals Vincent Nichols and Timothy Radcliffe; Archbishop Bernard Longley of Birmingham, co-chair of ARCIC; Archbishop Richard Moth of Westminster and many other catholic Dignitaries.

Pope Leo XIV praises the work of the Programme for Christian-Muslim Relations in Africa to foster fraternity between Christians and Muslims, saying that their common witness shows how religions can work together to promote peace and the common good.

“In a world increasingly marked by religious radicalization, division, and conflict, your common witness shows that it is possible to live and work together in peace and harmony, despite cultural and religious differences.”  Pope Leo XIV gave this encouragement to the delegation from the Programme for Christian-Muslim Relations in Africa (PROCMURA), headquartered in Kenya, a pan-African Christian organization founded in 1959 with the objective of building good relations between Christians and Muslims on the continent.

Quoting the Declaration Nostra Aetate on the relation of the Church to non-Christian religions, Pope Leo recalled that the Catholic Church calls for mutual understanding and respect for the followers of other religions, affirming that she “rejects nothing of what is true and holy in these religions,” for they “often reflect a ray of that truth, which enlightens all men and women.” 

“Every authentic journey toward unity and communion undertaken by Christians and by people of good will,” the Pope said, “is the work of the Holy Spirit and requires hearts open to encounter and dialogue so as to embrace one another in genuine fraternity.”

“In a world increasingly marked by religious radicalization, division, and conflict,” he stressed, “your common witness shows that it is possible to live and work together in peace and harmony, despite cultural and religious differences.”

The Pope reiterated that religions bear a great responsibility “to help our people to break free from the chains of prejudice, anger, and hatred; to help them rise above egoism and self-centeredness; to help them overcome the greed that destroys both the human spirit and the earth.”   In this way, the Pope said, we can lead our people to become prophets of our time, with “voices that denounce violence and injustice, heal division, and proclaim peace for all our brothers and sisters.” Pope Leo XIV concluded with an invitation for those present to go forward as artisans of peace, witnesses of hope, and builders of true fraternity.