Claire Giangravé
Claire Giangravé is an author at Religion News Service.
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Pope Francis calls for AI ethics free from violence and discrimination
By Claire Giangravé — August 8, 2023
(RNS) — The World Day of Peace next Jan. 1 will be focused on ‘Artificial Intelligence and Peace.’
Pope Francis’ ‘peace offensive’ in Ukraine puts dialogue over demonization
By Claire Giangravé — August 4, 2023
(RNS) — Keeping channels for dialogue open with the Kremlin, Pope Francis has bucked the Western world's refusal to take a mediated approach to ending the Ukraine war.
In Portugal, Pope Francis will sow seeds of his legacy
By Claire Giangravé — July 31, 2023
(RNS) — The pontiff will meet with nearly a million young Catholics for World Youth Day celebrations and share his vision for the future of the church.
Vatican prosecutors request a total of 73 years in prison for defendants in corruption trial
By Claire Giangravé — July 26, 2023
(RNS) — If convicted, Cardinal Angelo Becciu would become the first cardinal at the Vatican to serve prison time.
Synod raises hopes for long-sought recognition of women in the Catholic Church
By Claire Giangravé — July 25, 2023
(RNS) — Called to examine power structures in the Catholic Church, the Synod on Synodality will grapple in large part with the role of women.
Pope Francis’ cardinal appointments emphasize unity ahead of synod
By Claire Giangravé — July 13, 2023
(RNS) — Though the latest crop of cardinals represents a wide array of countries and experiences, they all have an easily traceable thread of reconciliation and unity on their resumes.
Father Martin hopes to bring LGBTQ voices in synodal discussions
By Claire Giangravé — July 11, 2023
(RNS) — The Rev. James Martin, an advocate for LGBTQ inclusion in the church, has been tapped by Pope Francis to attend the synod.
Halted appointment of theology dean rocks the Vatican and beyond
By Claire Giangravé — July 6, 2023
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The Vatican blocked the appointment of the Rev. Martin Lintner as dean of a theological university due to concerns about his writings on sexual morality.
Pope Francis ‘outraged and disgusted’ by burning of Quran
By Claire Giangravé — July 3, 2023
(RNS) — The pope commented after a man in Sweden publicly kicked a Quran and put bacon on it before burning it.
Catholics and Orthodox join forces for peace amid Russian and Ukrainian skeptics
By Claire Giangravé — June 30, 2023
(RNS) — Papal envoy Cardinal Matteo Zuppi met with political and religious representatives in Moscow, June 28-30.
Gamer and programmer Carlo Acutis could be the right saint for Gen Z, new book argues
By Claire Giangravé — June 28, 2023
(RNS) — A kid who loved computers and died at 15 of leukemia can be an inspiration on how to live in the digital age, new book says.
Abuse experts look to coming synod to promote accountability on abuse
By Claire Giangravé — June 22, 2023
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Francis’ project to reform power structures in the church might have a strong impact in addressing the clerical sexual abuse crisis.
Vatican confirm synod topics will address questions of LGBTQ+ and women deacons
By Claire Giangravé — June 20, 2023
(RNS) — The document addresses inclusivity toward LGBTQ+ faithful, the issue of female ordination and welcoming toward divorced, remarried or polygamous couples.
‘Still alive’: Pope Francis leaves hospital with few signs of slowing down
By Claire Giangravé — June 16, 2023
(RNS) — The 86-year-old pope underwent an abdominal surgery and recovered at the hospital for 10 days.
Pope Francis’ message for peace now orbits the Earth, to be heard across all borders
By Claire Giangravé — June 15, 2023
(RNS) — A nanobook version of the pope’s words of unity during the pandemic are now orbiting Earth.
