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CNA
21-06-2025
- Politics
- CNA
Pope Leo urges politicians to respond to challenges posed by AI
VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo warned politicians on Saturday (Jun 21) of the challenges posed by the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), addressing its potential impact on younger people as a prime concern. Speaking at an event attended by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and parliamentary delegations from 68 countries, Leo revisited a topic that he has raised on a number of occasions during the first few weeks of his papacy. "In particular, it must not be forgotten that artificial intelligence functions as a tool for the good of human beings, not to diminish them or even to replace them," Leo said at an event held as part of the Roman Catholic Jubilee or Holy Year. AI proponents say it will speed up scientific and technological progress and help people to carry out routine tasks, granting them more time to pursue higher-value and creative work. In a statement, Meloni said she would treasure the teachings of the pope who also condemned the gulf between the richest and poorest in society in his comments. "Italy will continue its efforts, both nationally and internationally, to ensure that the development of AI is governed by humans and has the wellbeing of humans as its ultimate goal," she said. The US-born pontiff said attention was needed to protect "healthy, fair and sound lifestyles, especially for the good of younger generations". He noted that AI's "static memory" was in no way comparable to the "creative, dynamic" power of human memory. "Our personal life has greater value than any algorithm, and social relationships require spaces for development that far transcend the limited patterns that any soulless machine can pre-package," he said.
Washington Post
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Colombia's president suggests Vatican could host new peace talks with rebel group
BOGOTA, Colombia — Colombia's President Gustavo Petro said on Monday that he is contemplating a new round of peace talks with the nation's largest remaining rebel group, and suggested that the talks could take place in the Vatican . Petro's statement came after he attended an audience with Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican, which has not commented on the suggestion that it could host peace talks between Colombia's government and the National Liberation Army, or ELN, a group with around 5,000 fighters that was founded in the late 1960s.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Italian prime minister praises Pope Leo XIV's offer to host Ukraine-Russia peace talks
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed gratitude to Pope Leo XIV for proposing the Vatican as a venue for peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to address Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. Source: ANSA, as reported by European Pravda Details: Meloni emphasised the need for a process that ensures a just and lasting peace, while taking into account essential security guarantees for Ukraine, the nation under attack. "We must continue insisting on this, and from this vantage point, let me thank His Holiness Pope Leo XIV for his remarks, in which he also suggested that any future peace talks should take place in the Holy See," she continued. Background: The new Pope Leo XIV proposed the Vatican as a platform for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia after it became clear that the talks in Istanbul would not lead to the desired result. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the Pope's proposal as "very generous". Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Yorkville restaurant dinged by Toronto health inspectors for multiple infractions
Two restaurants, including an Italian eatery in the heart of Yorkville, were served multiple infractions by Toronto health inspectors last week. Vaticano Ristorante, located at 25 Bellair St., received a conditional pass notice after getting hit with nine infractions — one crucial and eight significant violations — on Thursday, according to Toronto Public Health. The restaurant, which offers traditional Italian cuisine and has been described on TripAdvisor as a 'hidden gem,' remains open to the public. Vaticano's lone crucial violation was failing to protect food from contamination or adulteration. Most of its eight significant infractions were equipment-related such as the food equipment was not of sound and tight construction, the equipment used was not free from cracks in contact with food, failing to provide a thermometer in refrigeration equipment, and the mechanical equipment was not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse. Vaticano's utensils were 'not of readily cleanable form,' the hand-washing stations were not maintained with soap and paper towels, while the station was used for something 'other than for (the) hand-washing of employees.' The restaurant also failed to protect against the harbouring of pests. Meanwhile, Salma Café & Restaurant at 4 John St. in York, was slammed with a whopping 15 infractions on Wednesday — three crucial, seven significant, four minor and one 'other.' Like Vaticano, Salma, which serves African comfort food, also received a conditional pass notice and remains open to the public, according to Toronto Public Health. Its three crucial infractions were maintaining and storing potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4C and 60C, and failing to protect food from contamination or adulteration. Its seven significant violations were failing to maintain hand-washing stations with hot and cold water, as well as soap and paper towels, and not equipping the sanitary facility with paper towels or a dryer. Salma also failed to provide a thermometer in refrigeration equipment, did not sanitize multi-service articles after use, failed to protect against the harbouring of pests, and did not maintain records of pest control measures taken. The establishment's four minor infractions were not protecting against the entry of pests, failing to ensure equipment surface were sanitized as necessary, not maintaining the food-handling room in sanitary condition, and keeping the food-handling room free from equipment not regularly used. As for its 'other' violation, Salma failed to ensure a food-handler or supervisor was present during all hours of operation. A detailed list of infractions at Toronto restaurants can be found on DineSafe. Popular Jamaican restaurant hit with 11 infractions from Toronto health inspectors Toronto health inspectors serve two popular restaurants with nine violations each Toronto bakery Commisso put on notice by health inspectors again
Toronto Sun
12-05-2025
- Health
- Toronto Sun
Yorkville restaurant dinged by Toronto health inspectors for multiple infractions
Pappardelle Montecassino, featuring Italian Sausage and Broccoli, tossed in an Ali Olio sauce, at Vaticano Restaurant in Toronto. Photo by Vaticano Restaurant / Instagram Two restaurants, including an Italian eatery in the heart of Yorkville, were served multiple infractions by Toronto health inspectors last week. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Vaticano Ristorante, located at 25 Bellair St., received a conditional pass notice after getting hit with nine infractions — one crucial and eight significant violations — on Thursday, according to Toronto Public Health. The restaurant, which offers traditional Italian cuisine and has been described on TripAdvisor as a 'hidden gem,' remains open to the public. Vaticano's lone crucial violation was failing to protect food from contamination or adulteration. Most of its eight significant infractions were equipment-related such as the food equipment was not of sound and tight construction, the equipment used was not free from cracks in contact with food, failing to provide a thermometer in refrigeration equipment, and the mechanical equipment was not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse. Vaticano's utensils were 'not of readily cleanable form,' the hand-washing stations were not maintained with soap and paper towels, while the station was used for something 'other than for (the) hand-washing of employees.' The restaurant also failed to protect against the harbouring of pests. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Meanwhile, Salma Café & Restaurant at 4 John St. in York, was slammed with a whopping 15 infractions on Wednesday — three crucial, seven significant, four minor and one 'other.' Like Vaticano, Salma, which serves African comfort food, also received a conditional pass notice and remains open to the public, according to Toronto Public Health. Its three crucial infractions were maintaining and storing potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4C and 60C, and failing to protect food from contamination or adulteration. Its seven significant violations were failing to maintain hand-washing stations with hot and cold water, as well as soap and paper towels, and not equipping the sanitary facility with paper towels or a dryer. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Salma also failed to provide a thermometer in refrigeration equipment, did not sanitize multi-service articles after use, failed to protect against the harbouring of pests, and did not maintain records of pest control measures taken. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The establishment's four minor infractions were not protecting against the entry of pests, failing to ensure equipment surface were sanitized as necessary, not maintaining the food-handling room in sanitary condition, and keeping the food-handling room free from equipment not regularly used. As for its 'other' violation, Salma failed to ensure a food-handler or supervisor was present during all hours of operation. A detailed list of infractions at Toronto restaurants can be found on DineSafe. Read More Wrestling Editorial Cartoons World Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs
