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Pope Leo presents ‘Magnifica Humanitas’ calling for disarmament of AI

At the presentation of his first social encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” Pope Leo XIV appealed for artificial intelligence to be placed firmly at the service of humanity, warning against technologies that foster domination, exclusion and war.

June priests convocation, no weekday Masses June 15-18

Priests serving in the Archdiocese of Chicago will gather for their biennial convocation from June 15-18. This gathering is an important and necessary time of spiritual renewal for the priests, so that they can better serve the people of God.

Pope Leo XIV invites church to participate in World Mission Sunday in October

“On World Mission Sunday, every Catholic community is invited to pray and offer spiritual and material sacrifices for the missionary efforts in areas of first evangelization and the support of young churches.”

Archdiocese’s ‘Generation to Generation’ campaign nearing its goal

The Archdiocese of Chicago’s “Generation to Generation” campaign has almost reached its goal of raising $300 million to strengthen local parishes, spiritually renew parishes, support priests and assist vulnerable communities.

Pastoral care ministers can now visit detention center

People detained in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview began receiving daily pastoral care visits on May 15.

Catholic artists’ group holds member exhibition through June 24

Catholic artists who work in all kinds of media in the Chicago area can find community and fellowship with members of Chicago Catholic Artists.

Local theologians, experts welcome new encyclical on AI

Catholic theologians and experts welcomed Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence,” for its defense of the “grandeur” of humanity and its insistence that technology be put at the service of people instead of the other way around.

Cardinal Cupich: Pope’s encyclical ‘a new lens’ for church’s social doctrine

In an interview with Vatican News, Cardinal Cupich says Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, “Magnifica humanitas” recognizes that “new technology has the potential to overtake our capacity to control it, and the pope is giving us a wake-up call to seize this moment with urgency.”

Pope to lead worldwide Rosary for peace in Vatican Gardens

Pope Leo XIV has appealed for peace in the world throughout his pontificate. His appeals have been accompanied with consistent calls for prayer.

Pope Leo’s ‘Magnifica Humanitas’: AI must serve humanity not concentrate power

Marking the 135th anniversary of “Rerum Novarum,” Pope Leo XIV released his first encyclical, entitled “Magnifica Humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence.” He appealed for the safeguarding of humanity, promotion of truth, dignity of work, social justice and peace.

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