The same week President Donald Trump sought to push for the rapid development of artificial intelligence, or AI, and data centres, Pope Leo XIV said safety concerns about the technology should be taken seriously. After meeting with tech executives at the White House, Trump said they agreed September 29 to establish voluntary safety standards for…
Former President Jimmy Carter died December 29 at his home in Plains, Georgia. At 100, Carter, who had been in hospice care since February 2023, was the longest-living US president. Carter, who served from 1977-1981 as the 39th US president, was a devout Baptist, and faith played a large role in his life. He even…
Former President Donald Trump on July 15 named Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, a Catholic, as his running mate on the Republican ticket in November. Trump was widely expected to name his running mate at the Republican National Convention, which began the same day. “After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others,…