Pope asks world’s religions to push for ethical AI development
Pope Francis fears AI could undermine human dignity and lead to ethical issues, like autonomous weapons making life-and-death decisions.
Category: Vatican News
Vatican excommunicates Archbishop Viganò, found guilty of schism
Excommunication is a medicinal penalty meant to encourage behavior change, repentance, and return to full communion.
Words matter: Vatican publishes ‘lexicon’ on end-of-life issues to aid debate
Errors and confusion in end-of-life terminology can hamper constructive discussions.
Pope praises release of two Ukrainian priests from Russian captivity
The newly releases priests were held in Russian captivity for more than 19 months.
Pope launches project to get Vatican to run solely on solar power
The Vatican published the “Brother Sun” letter on June 26.
‘No’ to discrimination, ‘yes’ to closeness, true love, pope tells students
VATICAN CITY — Mental health, discrimination against minorities, including LGBTQ+ people, and a desire to be included more in church life were some of the concerns young college students shared with … Learn More
Theologians study synod reports to prepare working document
As preparations continue for the second assembly of the Synod of Bishops on synodality, enthusiasm for greater involvement in the life and mission of the church is accompanied by “confusion, … Learn More
Pope Francis gets laughs at meeting with big-name comedians
Pope Francis got a chuckle from an audience of comedians on Friday morning after he suggested throwing away his prepared remarks for simply making people laugh with a silly gesture. … Learn More
Music teaches harmony with others, self and church, pope says
VATICAN CITY — The Catholic Church should function like a choir where every member contributes his or her unique part to create a harmonious whole, Pope Francis said. Just as how in … Learn More
Youth Ministry Congress emphasizes need to listen to young people
VATICAN CITY — As young delegates and the coordinators of youth and young adult ministry from the world’s bishops’ conferences gathered near Rome, an archbishop asked them: “How can we be … Learn More