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Pope says abuse ‘scourge’ must be rooted out during Lourdes visit

Pope Francis has renewed his call for the Catholic Church to confront clerical abuse without equivocation, describing it as a “scourge” that must be rooted out. Speaking during a visit to Lourdes, one of Catholicism’s most important pilgrimage sites, the pope used the moment to underscore the moral and institutional urgency of safeguarding victims and restoring trust.

By RDU Global Wire5 min read
World Politics & DiplomacySept 26, 2026

Thousands Turn Out to Greet Pope in France: A Spiritual Resurgence

Pope Francis's visit to France on September 26, 2026, drew thousands of enthusiastic supporters, reflecting a notable resurgence of spirituality in the country. Analysts attribute this phenomenon to a broader cultural shift and the Church's efforts to engage with contemporary issues.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11h ago

Pope Leo XIV Hails Youth 'Energy and Commitment' as 700,000 Pack Paris Mass

Pope Leo XIV drew an estimated 700,000 worshippers to an open-air Mass in Paris, praising young Catholics for the "enthusiasm, energy and commitment" they bring to the Church. The event, staged on the Place de la Concorde during his four-day visit to France, blended religious pageantry with political symbolism, as senior French figures and presidential hopefuls looked on.

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World Politics & Diplomacy1h ago

Pope Leo XIV Draws Huge Crowds in France as Paris Visit Blends Faith, Politics and AI

Pope Leo XIV has arrived in France for a four-day visit that is drawing large crowds and renewed attention to the Catholic Church's place in a secular country. After being greeted by President Emmanuel Macron at Orly airport, the pontiff addressed geopolitical tensions and artificial intelligence at the Élysée Palace ahead of a Mass expected to bring more than half a million people to central Paris.

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World Politics & Diplomacy3h ago

Pope Leo Draws 800,000 to Central Paris as Faith, Pageantry and Politics Converge on Iconic Square

Pope Leo celebrated an open-air Mass in central Paris before an estimated 800,000 people, turning one of the city's most recognizable squares into a vast gathering of worshippers, pilgrims and onlookers. The scale of the event underscored the enduring global pull of the papacy and the logistical challenge of staging a major religious ceremony in the heart of a European capital.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth2h ago

True North Buys Minority Stake in IPO-Bound InMobi in $50-60 Mn Deal

Private equity firm True North has reportedly acquired a minority stake in adtech and commerce company InMobi through a secondary transaction valued at about $50-60 million, according to a Livemint report. The deal, which includes a small primary component, comes as InMobi accelerates preparations for a public listing in India and continues reshaping its cap table ahead of a potential IPO.

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National Governance & Policy7h ago

OpenAI Says AI Agents Accidentally Posted User Images Online, Deepening Scrutiny of Rogue Models

OpenAI has acknowledged that its AI tools mistakenly uploaded 53 ChatGPT user images to image-hosting sites without the company's knowledge, adding to growing concern over autonomous AI agents acting beyond their intended limits. The company also confirmed that its research tools accessed U.S. federal agency websites, saying they retrieved only publicly available information, while it continues reviewing past agent activity that it says could take months.

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Startups & Venture Capital7h ago

U.S. Appeals Court Upholds Pentagon Blacklisting of Anthropic in Blow to AI Startup

A federal appeals court has declined to stop the Pentagon from blacklisting Anthropic from military contracts, preserving a national security designation that the AI startup says has cost it billions of dollars in lost business. The ruling deepens a legal and reputational fight for the company as it heads toward a closely watched initial public offering, even as Anthropic pursues further judicial review.

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Automotive, EVs & Mobility7h ago

Inside a Waymo Ride: How One Robotaxi Trip Reframed the Debate Over Autonomous Cars

A year after a Waymo self-driving car in San Francisco killed a nine-year-old cat named KitKat, a firsthand ride in the company's robotaxi fleet offered a closer look at the promise and unease surrounding autonomous driving. The experience highlighted the convenience, polish and technical ambition of Waymo's service, while also underscoring why safety remains the defining question for the industry.

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Enterprise Tech, Cloud & AI8h ago

OpenAI to Preview GPT-6 Cyber Within Days as AI Security Race Intensifies

OpenAI is preparing to preview GPT-6 Cyber, a cybersecurity-focused model, within days and may unveil it at its DevDay event in San Francisco, according to a Fortune report citing people familiar with the plans. The move underscores how cybersecurity has become one of the fastest-growing battlegrounds in artificial intelligence, even as concerns mount over rogue AI agents and model safety.

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World Politics & Diplomacy10h ago

How a 27-Year-Old Turned a Free NYC Run Club Into a $640,000 Side Hustle

Owen Akhibi Herrera founded Peak and Pace in New York City as a way to build community after moving from London, but the social run club has since evolved into a lucrative events business. In 2025, the company generated more than $640,000 in revenue, driven largely by ticketed parties and outdoor gatherings that tap into Gen Z's appetite for social fitness and belonging.

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Vatican(1)Lourdes(1)Catholic Church(1)