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What does it mean to disarm artificial intelligence? Steve Guerra welcomes back Glenn Amorosia to discuss Magnifica Humanitas and the place of AI in Catholic social teaching. Their conversation connects human dignity, the common good, solidarity, and subsidiarity with questions about corporate power and technological change. From Leo XIII and Rerum Novarum to Vatican II, they explore the tradition behind these ideas, the contrast between Babel and Nehemiah, and whether a new church council could help address the challenges ahead. Adult Congenital Heart Association: https://www.achaheart.org/ #HistoryOfThePapacy #MagnificaHumanitas #ArtificialIntelligence #AIEthics#CatholicSocialTeaching #PopeLeoXIV Let us know what you think about this episode in the comments section below!Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on the links below and on YouTube!Support the show and listen: Patreon: http://patreon.com/historyofthepapacyBuy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/historyofthepapacyBuy me a book: http://bit.ly/40ckJ8EYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thehistoryofthepapacyEmail Us: steve@atozhistorypage.comHow to listen: https://www.atozhistorypage.com/podcastListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7DelfggbL0Au4e3aUyWDaS Music Provided by:"Sonatina in C Minor" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)"Funeral March for Brass" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)"Crusade Heavy Perfect Loop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Agnus Dei X - Bitter Suite Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of “Jesuitical,” Zac Davis and Sebastian Gomes speak with America's President and Editor in Chief, Sam Sawyer, S.J. to discuss the impact that U.S. bishops are having on politics, AI, and more. Bishops are speaking out against war, mass deportations, the death penalty and racism, and their voices are breaking through. In this episode, Zac, Sebastian and Sam talk about why they're having a moment, the influence of Pope Leo, and the opportunities for shaping the future of A.I. Chapters: 00:00 Growing influence of Bishops on US politics 04:35 Opposing mass deportation  10:30 Engaging with the Trump Administration 14:05 Bishops are finding new ways to talk about issues 18:00 The influence of Pope Leo 22:43 Where Bishops stand on A.I. 29:54 How U.S. Bishops can implement Magnifica humanitas 32:55 Opportunities around A.I. Links:  The U.S. bishops are speaking out forcefully on politics—and finally being heard Top US bishop writes letter to Trump urging end to mass deportations of Haitians Why are there so few African American bishops? ‘The short answer is racism' says Bishop Boxie Bishop Olson on racism Pope Francis to U.S. Catholic bishops: Oppose mass deportations Analysis: The U.S. bishops showed their unity on behalf of immigrants—and may have repaired their relationship to Rome Artificial Intelligence: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops  USCCB Positions on Artificial Intelligence Support Jesuitical by becoming a digital subscriber to America magazine at americamagazine.org/subscribe You can follow us on X and on Instagram @jesuiticalshow.   You can find us on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/jesuitical. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seventh installment of a series where Bob breaks down Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas

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Magnifica Humanitas to nie naiwna laurka zglobalizowanego świata. To głęboko zakorzeniony w tradycji, chrystocentryczny manifest, który uderza wprost w najczulsze punkty współczesnych ideologii. Dla środowisk narodowych i politycznie zaangażowanych ta encyklika nie powinna być jedynie lekturą do odhaczenia. Jest gotowym drogowskazem do działania. Do walki o dobro wspólne.DEMOGRAFIA WALCZĄCA – nowy numer „Polityki Narodowej” kupisz tu: https://capitalbook.com.pl/pl/p/Polityka-Narodowa-nr-36/6589Wersja elektroniczna: https://capitalbook.com.pl/pl/p/E-book-Polityka-Narodowa-nr-36/6590

In Chapter 3 of Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo XIV takes a closer look at AI, technological advancement, and the technocratic mindset that can reduce everything—including human beings—to efficiency, optimization, and control.Amanda and Jonathan unpack what the Church's social teaching has to say about AI, including:Why more technological power doesn't necessarily mean more human progressHow AI can concentrate economic and social powerWhy AI should not be confused with human intelligenceThe importance of prudence, transparency, and moral responsibilityHow AI can affect creativity, relationships, and our ability to exercise judgmentWhat transhumanism and the desire to “optimize” humanity have to do with our understanding of human limitsWhy our weaknesses, suffering, and dependence on others are part of what makes us humanThe deeper question is one Pope Leo keeps bringing us back to: Does this technology make human life more human?

Estimados compañeros y compañeras, esta noche nos encontramos!. Ya está todo listo. El link para el encuentro de hoy es:https://meet.google.com/nir-osaq-kbjNos estamos nuevamente, recorriendo juntos la encíclica Magnifica Humanitas del Papa León XIV en sucesivos encuentros virtuales.Sin requisitos previos, sin formalidades.Solo traigan las ganas de leer, escuchar e intercambiar.La encíclica nos interpela acerca de la dignidad humana frente a la IA, el destino común de los bienes de la civilización, el lugar del pueblo en el mundo que viene. Temas que nos tocan de cerca.Nos vemos esta noche.Peregrinos de la Causa Nacional.

Sixth installment of a series where Bob breaks down Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas    

In Chapter 2 of Magnifica Humanitas, Amanda and Jonathan unpack the Catholic social teaching principles Pope Leo XIV says we need in order to navigate the digital revolution.This chapter gets more concrete about human dignity, human rights, the common good, the universal destination of goods, subsidiarity, solidarity, and social justice—and begins applying those principles to algorithms, data, digital platforms, surveillance, and artificial intelligence.In this episode:• Why human dignity does not depend on wealth, productivity, ability, or status• The two dangers Pope Leo identifies for human rights today• Why the common good requires us to look beyond our own interests• How private property and the universal destination of goods work together• What subsidiarity means when major technology companies hold enormous power• Why algorithms, platforms, patents, infrastructure, and data raise new questions about access and ownership• How solidarity changes the way we think about technology's impact on other people and future generations• Why technological progress must ultimately be judged by whether it helps people become more fully humanPope Leo's question for the digital age is bigger than whether a technology is useful or profitable: Does it truly serve the human person and the common good? The 12 Money Milestones: A Step-By-Step Plan Every Catholic Needs

Ostatnimi czasy na językach świata technologicznego wciąż rozbrzmiewały informacje o zbliżającej się pierwszej encyklice Papieża Leona XIV, która miała dotykać tematu sztucznej inteligencji i jej wpływu na współczesnego człowieka. Zaraz po oficjalnym dniu publikacji 15 maja 2026 r. wzięliśmy na tapet temat papieskiej encykliki. Jakie wnosi wartości do dyskursu etycznego? Na jakie elementy bezpieczeństwa stawia Papież? Prześwietliliśmy encyklikę „Magnifica humanitas” i spojrzeliśmy na nią naszym #cyberLUZowym okiem.

In Chapter 1 of Magnifica Humanitas, Amanda and Jonathan step back from AI itself to look at the framework the Church will use to evaluate it.This chapter traces the development of Catholic social teaching through the popes, from Rerum Novarum through John Paul II, Benedict XVI, Francis, and now Leo XIV. Along the way, Amanda and Jonathan unpack why the Church has something to say about economics, technology, work, power, and public life in the first place.They discuss:The dignity of the human person as the starting point for social doctrineWhy work is more than a paycheck or a cost of productionFair wages, worker protections, and the danger of reducing people to productivitySolidarity, subsidiarity, and the common goodWhy profit and markets must remain subordinate to the moral lawHow Catholic social teaching develops without abandoning what came beforeWhy the Gospel remains the lens for judging what humanizes, dehumanizes, liberates, or oppressesWhat all of this means as the Church prepares to address AI more directlyThis chapter is foundational for the rest of the series. Before asking what Catholics should think about artificial intelligence, Pope Leo XIV first reminds us what the Church already teaches about the human person, society, work, and the common good. Read Chapter 1 of Magnifica Humanitas and follow along with us as we continue through the document.The 12 Money Milestones: A Step-By-Step Plan Every Catholic Needs

What does it mean to be human? Pope Leo XIV addresses this question in his encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, a letter addressed not only to all the Catholic faithful but to "all men and women of goodwill". In addressing the challenges, threats and possibilities of AI, how do we ensure we do not lose what matters most about human life?Human limitations, suggests the letter, are not weaknesses to be corrected but inherent to creative communion and human flourishing. How do we, in a fast moving technological landscape, design how AI could serve human dignity rather than work against it? And how do we protect truth, freedom, work, social justice and human rights? Father Frank Brennan SJ AO, Jesuit Priest and human rights lawyer joins the podcast to discuss AI, Magnifica Humanitas and the wisdom and clarity it offers humanity and the Church in our time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fifth installment of a series where Bob breaks down Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas

The Virgin of Guadalupe and Magnifica Humanitas is the completion of the August 2026 series. As we are a mere 5 years from the 500th anniversary of the original apparitions, the parallels between the times of the apparition and our current challenges are remarkable. To make a one time donation of any amount to support the podcast, please donate tohttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/BlackMadonnaHeartBecome a Patron for the channel at https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackMadonnaSpeaksTo see all of Stephanie Georgieff's offerings on Teachablehttps://livingpharmacy.teachable.com/l/productsTo purchase The Black Madonna Mysterious Soul Companion course on Teachablelivingpharmacy.teachable.com/l/pdp/the-black-madonna-mysterious-soul-companionTo Purchase The Virgin of Guadalupe Mysterious Messenger of Destiny course on Teachablehttps://livingpharmacy.teachable.com/l/pdp/the-virgin-of-guadalupe-mysterious-messenger-of-destiny#BlackMadonna #Guadalupe #MagnificaHumanitas

In this episode of The Catholic Money Show, Amanda and Jonathan kick off a new series on Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo XIV's letter on safeguarding the human person in the age of artificial intelligence.More than a century after Rerum Novarum responded to the upheaval of the Industrial Revolution, the Church is once again speaking into a technological revolution as it unfolds—this time around AI.Amanda and Jonathan introduce the major themes they'll explore throughout the series, including:Why the rise of AI is about far more than productivity and convenienceThe tension between technological progress and human dignityWhat the Tower of Babel has to do with our current momentWhy profit and efficiency cannot become the highest goodsThe importance of the common good as AI becomes more powerfulHow work, money, power, and technology intersect with Catholic social teachingWhy wisdom, virtue, and restraint matter when humanity gains unprecedented powerHow Catholics can engage new technology without allowing it to diminish the human personThis episode serves as an introduction to the series. Over the coming episodes, Amanda and Jonathan will work through each chapter of Magnifica Humanitas, beginning with the foundations of Catholic social teaching before moving into its practical implications for AI, technology, work, and human life.Grab a copy of the document and follow along with us as we ask one of the biggest questions of our time: Will technology serve humanity—or will humanity begin serving the technology?

Cari and Fr. Ryan discuss Pope Leo's recent encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas. In Part 2, they discuss more of the cautions in using AI and offer ideas for listeners discerning their personal use of AI in their daily lives. Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

Cari and Fr. Ryan discuss Pope Leo's recent encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas and spend time reflecting on what it means to be human, and what it means for us as a society in the time of AI.  By reflecting on these questions and this document, we can be well informed as we use AI on what to use it for, and what to avoid it with.    Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

Forth installment of a series where Bob breaks down Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas

How is artificial intelligence changing war, and what does the Catholic Church have to say about it?In the final part of our series on Pope Leo's encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, we explore Chapter 5 and the conclusion of the encyclical, examining how artificial intelligence is reshaping warfare, global conflict, and the pursuit of peace.Pope Leo argues that the digital revolution is transforming the nature of war through cyberattacks, information manipulation, autonomous systems, and AI-assisted military decision-making. Yet he also offers a profoundly hopeful alternative: the call to build a "civilisation of love" rooted in justice, charity, dialogue, and the dignity of every human person.In this episode, we discuss:* How AI is changing the nature of modern warfare* The dangers of autonomous weapons and AI-driven military decisions* The dangers of reducing human beings to statistics and "collateral damage"* The rise of a "culture of power" and the normalisation of conflict* How algorithms and social media can fuel polarisation and division* Pope Leo's reflections on Just War Theory in the modern world* Nuclear deterrence, disarmament, and international cooperation* The ethical principles that should govern AI in warfare* What Pope Leo means by a "civilisation of love"* Five practical ways Christians can become peacemakers in the digital age* Why Jesus Christ, and not artificial intelligence, is the model of perfect humanity.This is the final episode in our chapter-by-chapter journey through Magnifica Humanitas. Whether you're interested in AI ethics, Catholic Social Teaching, theology, philosophy, international relations, or the future of technology, I hope this series has encouraged you to read the encyclical for yourself and reflect more deeply on what it means to remain fully human in the digital age.SUPPORT THE PODCASTThis podcast relies 100% on the generosity of viewers. If you have found these episodes helpful and would like to support the future of Crash Course Catholicism, please consider donating via the following links:Donate via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/caitlinwestContact: www.caitlinwest.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/

Third installment of a series where Bob breaks down Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas

Fr Eamonn McCarthy and Matthias Connery continue their read-through of Pope Leo XIV's Magnifica Humanitas, tracing how Laudato Si', Fratelli Tutti and Dignitas Infinita feed into the Church's response to artificial intelligence. They dwell on the claim that human dignity is infinite, unconditional and impossible to erase — no matter the circumstance. Listen to more […] L'articolo Can We Lose Our Human Dignity? – Magnifica Humanitas – Church Wisdom with Fr Eamonn McCarthy & Matthias Conroy proviene da Radio Maria.

On May 15, 2026 a remarkable document was released from the Vatican under the auspices of Pope Leo XIV. It is called Magnifica Humanitas, the Magnificent Human and is all about how the emerging dominance of technology needs to have a moral counter as well as an approach that maintains human dignity and rights. It got me a thinking as they say, as I feel that while I enjoy and utilize many of the modern technological wonders of our era, there are obvious dangers if it is not encountered in a moral and conscious way. With my research on The Black Madonna as well as The Virgin of Guadalupe, I felt that these images and their narratives have much to offer in the spirit of Magnifica Humanitas. August will feature several Black Madonnas in this theme. This is the first podcast introduces the subject.To make a one time donation of any amount to support the podcast, please donate tohttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/BlackMadonnaHearthttps://www.patreon.com/TheBlackMadonnaSpeaksTo see all of Stephanie Georgieff's offerings on Teachablehttps://livingpharmacy.teachable.com/l/productsTo purchase The Black Madonna Mysterious Soul Companion course on Teachablelivingpharmacy.teachable.com/l/pdp/the-black-madonna-mysterious-soul-companion#blackmadonna #anthroposophy #MagnificaHumanitas

Second installment of a series where Bob breaks down Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas

Matthias and Father Eamonn continue their read-through of Pope Leo XIV's Magnifica Humanitas, tracing how peace, development and solidarity have been defined and clarified from Paul VI through John Paul II, Benedict XVI and Francis. The conversation turns to concentrated wealth, unaccountable tech corporations and the “rising tide” analogy — and where it breaks down […] L'articolo A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats, and Drowns Everyone Else – Magnifica Humanitas – Church Wisdom with Fr Eamonn McCarthy & Matthias Conroy proviene da Radio Maria.

In Part 4 of our series on Pope Leo's encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, we explore Chapter 4, which describes how artificial intelligence is reshaping truth, work, and freedom.Pope Leo warns that AI is not simply changing the tools we use. Instead, it is transforming the way we seek truth, the way we work, and the way we exercise our freedom. In this episode, we discuss:* How AI is amplifying disinformation and blurring the line between truth and opinion* Why Truth is a common good and not a tool for power* The importance of education, critical thinking, and digital sobriety* Why work is so important for humans* How AI should support human work rather than replace the human person* How digital technologies can weaken our freedom * The hidden human cost of AI, including exploitation, modern slavery, and digital colonialismThis is Part 4 of our chapter-by-chapter journey through Magnifica Humanitas. Whether you're interested in AI ethics, Catholic social teaching, philosophy, technology, or the future of humanity, I hope these reflections encourage you to read the encyclical for yourself and discover the Church's hopeful vision for placing technology at the service of the human person.SUPPORT THE PODCASTThis podcast relies 100% on the generosity of viewers. If you have found these episodes helpful and would like to support the future of Crash Course Catholicism, please consider donating via the following links:Donate via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/caitlinwestContact: www.caitlinwest.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/

Matthias and Father Eamonn continue through Magnifica Humanitas, working through Chapter 1's survey of Catholic social doctrine from Rerum Novarum to the Second Vatican Council — including Quadragesimo Anno and Pacem in Terris. The episode circles back to a distinction that Matthias and Fr Eamonn devised: what sets Rerum Novarum apart from earlier papal teaching […] L'articolo What Pope Leo XII Changed Forever – Magnifica Humanitas – Church Wisdom with Fr Eamonn McCarthy & Matthias Conroy proviene da Radio Maria.

The first of a series where Bob breaks down Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas

In this episode Bob introduces our new series on Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas

Can the Church keep humanity at the center of the AI age? Dom Bettinelli joins Lindsay Sant and Caroline Knight on Pope Leo's encyclical Magnifica humanitas, a radiation-eating Chernobyl fungus, and StarQuest's 20th year. The post Keeping Humanity at the Center of the AI Age appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Marking the 135th anniversary of Rerum novarum (reh-rum no-va-rum), Pope Leo the 14th released his first encyclical, entitled ‘Magnifica humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence.'Father Michael Baggot, Associate Professor of Bioethics at the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum (Pon-ti-fi-cal Athen-nee-um Regeena A-posto-lorum) and P. Bracy Bersnak, Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and Economics at Christendom College joined us for this timely and important conversion on AI and the Pope.Support the show

It's Last Call! And Michael "Gomer" Gormley is here with hot takes on some of Pope Leo's AI encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas. Pints: Last Call Ep. 23 Enjoy these episodes and exclusive content ad free, one week early with DailyWire+ : https://get.dailywire.com - - -

What are the greatest threats that artificial intelligence poses, and how can we remain fully human in the age of AI?In Part 3 of our series on Pope Leo's encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, we explore Chapter 3 of the encyclical and examine the opportunities, dangers, and moral questions surrounding artificial intelligence.Pope Leo argues that AI is not simply another technological innovation. It is reshaping the way we think, make decisions, relate to one another, and even understand what it means to be human. Drawing on the Church's rich philosophical and theological tradition, he warns against the rise of a "technocratic paradigm" -- a culture that prizes efficiency, control, and profit above the dignity of the human person.In this episode, we discuss:* What Pope Leo means by the "technocratic paradigm"* Why technological progress must be accompanied by moral progress* How artificial intelligence differs fundamentally from human intelligence* The dangers of overreliance on AI, algorithms, and simulated relationships* Why AI should never replace human moral judgment or accountability* The importance of political oversight, subsidiarity, and the common good in AI governance* Why we need to "disarm AI"* The rise of transhumanism and posthumanism* Why our limitations are not defects to eliminate but part of what it means to be human* How God's grace and not technology is the path to becoming truly "more than human"This is Part 3 of our chapter-by-chapter journey through Magnifica Humanitas. Whether you're interested in AI ethics, Catholic theology, philosophy, technology, or the future of humanity, I hope these reflections encourage you to read the encyclical for yourself and discover the Church's deeply hopeful vision for the digital age.SUPPORT THE PODCASTThis podcast relies 100% on the generosity of viewers. If you have found these episodes helpful and would like to support the future of Crash Course Catholicism, please consider donating via the following links:Donate via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/caitlinwestContact: www.caitlinwest.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/

Pope Leo's new encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, includes two striking Biblical images, the construction of the tower of Babel and the rebuilding of Jerusalem. The fact that he presents the City of Man and the City of God as two realities under construction is very striking, and worth thinking on. This episode doesn't begin to exhaust the images, but it hopefully prompts more reflection! Find the encyclical here: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.html  As always, support our work by going here!join the monthly marriage membership here!join our email newsletter list here!catch our other podcast, Love Your Marriage, by clicking here: https://ouroutpost.org/podcasts/see what we have upcoming in terms of events here: https://ouroutpost.org/events/send us an email at hello@ouroutpost.orgIf you're a Catholic husband, you can get a free course on "Happy Wife, Happy Life"-- discover the truths and the lies behind the sentiment, and learn a little more about leadership in the home! https://ouroutpost.kit.com/happywifehappylifeand please rate, review, and share!

Since stepping into the Papacy, Pope Leo XIV has been a forceful voice pushing back against the anti-human path we're on with AI. In May, he released “Magnifica Humanitas,” a sprawling encyclical warning of the dangers to human dignity and agency posed by runaway AI. Tristan had the incredible opportunity to meet with the Pope ahead of the encyclical's release.  In the modern world, you'd think we would have developed governance structures to deal with powerful new technologies like AI. It's worth asking why a 2,000-year-old religious institution is the only one standing up and loudly declaring that the default path is unacceptable.  In this episode, Tristan and Aza discuss what it was like for Tristan to be at the Vatican, why this is such a critical step toward a pro-human future, and how we can build on the momentum of the Pope's call to action. Your Undivided Attention is produced by Center for Humane Technology. You can find a transcript of this conversation on our Substack. RECOMMENDED MEDIA The Pope's encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas” RECOMMENDED YUA EPISODES The Tech-God Complex: Why We Need to be Skeptics What Do We Mean by Humane Tech?Corrections: Tristan said that Pope John XXIII gave his radio address weeks after the Cuban Missile Crisis. It actually occured during the crisis. Tristan paraphrased the full quote from Pope Leo's encyclical on AI disarmament. Here is the full quote: "Disarming AI means freeing it from the mentality of “armed” competition, which today is not limited simply to the military context, but is also an economic and cognitive phenomenon. This entails a race for ever more powerful algorithms and larger datasets, driven by the desire to secure geopolitical or commercial dominance." Aza slightly misquoted Dr. King Jr. The full quote begins "The means by which we live have outdistanced the ends for which we live." The delegates for Bretton Woods came from just 44 countries, not "hundreds" as Tristan said.     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

La religiosidad popular llama “La Magnífica” a la oración pronunciada por María en casa de Isabel. Al elogio de Isabel responde María glorificando a Dios: Magnificat anima mea Dóminum!, “¡Mi alma glorifica al Señor!” ¡Qué fácil es que nuestras acciones “se contaminen” con la falta de rectitud de intención! Ejemplo clarísimo de Jesús: reafirma que no ha venido a hacer su voluntad sino la del Padre celestial. De otra manera, nuestras acciones no merecerán recompensa.  

Part 2 of our Saints Peter and Paul Conference features "Catholic Wisdom for an AI Age: A Discussion of Pope Leo XIV's Magnifica Humanitas Encyclical." Recorded in our Lyceum Auditorium on June 27th, 2026, the panel discussion included the moderator, Catherine Hadro, the host of EWTN News in Depth; Lucia Silecchia, a professor of law at the Columbus School of Law at The Catholic University of America; and Eric J. Jenislawski, an associate professor of theology at Christendom College.

Part 1 of our Saints Peter and Paul Conference features "Catholic Wisdom for an AI Age: A Discussion of Pope Leo XIV's Magnifica Humanitas Encyclical." Recorded in our Lyceum Auditorium on June 27th, 2026, the panel discussion included the moderator, Catherine Hadro, the host of EWTN News in Depth; Lucia Silecchia, a professor of law at the Columbus School of Law at The Catholic University of America; and Eric J. Jenislawski, an associate professor of theology at Christendom College.

Today, we're continuing a mini two-episode series on the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV. Last week, host Mike Jordan Laskey spoke with the theologian Anna Rowlands, who was involved in the launch of the Holy Father's new encyclical Magnifica humanitas. Today, Mike's guest is Christopher Lamb, a long-time and extremely talented Vatican correspondent who currently works for CNN. Chris recently traveled with the Pope and the Vatican press corps to Spain, where Pope Leo held some huge public events, visited the famous La Sagrada Familia church, and met with migrants on the Canary Islands. Mike asked Chris what stood out about the trip and what it revealed to him about Pope Leo's approach to his pontificate. They also talked about the encyclical and what he's thought about its reception. Chris is also the author of a new book called “American Hope: What Pope Leo XIV means for the church and world.” Mike caught up with Chris while Chris was in London doing some events around the book, so if you hear some background noise here and there, that's because the very full life of an international journalist and author doesn't always include access to pristine, isolated recording conditions. But you'll be able to hear everything he has to say just fine. And we think you'll find it a fascinating look behind the scenes of the work of a journalist covering the Vatican. Christopher Lamb: https://www.christopherlambmedia.com/ Chris' new book, "American Hope": https://bookshop.org/p/books/american-hope-what-pope-leo-xiv-means-for-the-church-and-world-christopher-lamb/add13c5382df6666?ean=9781035440573

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What does Catholic Social Doctrine have to say about artificial intelligence?In Part 2 of our series on Pope Leo's encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, we explore chapters 1 and 2 of the encyclical and discover why the Church's social doctrine is more relevant than ever in the digital age.Pope Leo does not create an entirely new moral framework for AI. Instead, he shows how the timeless principles of Catholic Social Teaching (human dignity, the common good, solidarity, subsidiarity, social justice, and integral human development) help us navigate the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence.In this episode, we discuss:What Catholic Social Teaching actually isWhy the Church speaks about AI, politics, economics, and technologyHow Pope Leo applies Catholic social doctrine to the digital revolutionWhy human dignity is the foundation of human rightsThe common good, solidarity, subsidiarity, and social justice in the age of AIWhy algorithms, data, and digital platforms raise new moral questionsHow Christians can think faithfully about emerging technologiesThis is Part 2 of our chapter-by-chapter journey through Magnifica Humanitas. Whether you're interested in AI ethics, Catholic theology, philosophy, technology, or Catholic Social Teaching, I hope these reflections encourage you to read the encyclical for yourself and think more deeply about what it means to remain fully human in the digital age.This podcast relies 100% on the generosity of viewers. If you have found these episodes helpful and would like to support the future of Crash Course Catholicism, please consider donating via the following links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate via PayPal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.caitlinwest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

As promised, here is our episode about Pope Leo XIV's recent encyclical, Magnifica humanitas, in which he brings to bear Catholic social teaching on the perils of artificial intelligence and what they reveal about what it really means to be human being. It's a distinctly Augustinian reading of our nature and destiny, marked not just by Leo's attention to our limits as flawed and fallible creatures, but the joy and hope found by living into them—which, finally, becomes his plea to see life from the perspective of the lowly, the downcast, the abandoned.  To help us explain such a rich document, we had on our friend Jack Hanson, one of the most perceptive American writers on the Catholic Church. We tease out the connections between this Leo's first and encyclical and that of his namesake Leo XIII's Rerum novarum, an intervention on behalf of working people during the industrial and considered the origin of Catholic social teaching; Leo's "Augustinianism"; the encyclical's critique of artificial intelligence and what that has to do with its account of what really makes us human; and more. Sources: Pope Leo XIV, Magnifica humanitas, May 15, 2026 Pope Leo XIII, Rerum Novarum, May 15, 1891 Jack Hanson, "A Serious Man: The Militant Mysticism of Charles Péguy," Commonweal, May 3, 2021 – “The Heresy of Americanism,” The Drift, Jun 10, 2025.  Michael Oakeshott, "The Tower of Babel" in On History and Other Essays (1983) Reinhold Niebuhr, "The Tower of Babel" in Beyond Tragedy: Essays on the Christian Interpretation of History (1937) Donna Haraway, “A Cyborg Manifesto,” (1985) ...and don't forget to subscribe to Know Your Enemy on Patreon for access to all of our bonus episodes!

Magnifica Humanitas has been called the "AI Encyclical," but there's far more to the document: a thorough analysis of Catholic Social Doctrine, an extensive treatment of modern warfare, and how power works in the world today. In this podcast, Alex Denley and Andrew Willard Jones discuss the political philosophy of Magnifica Humanitas, and how the Pope's analysis helps us to understand our future with AI, how the powerful will use it, and what we as Christians can do about it.

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Send us Fan MailLast month Pope Leo XIV published his first encyclical, titled Magnifica Humanitas, which addresses generative AI and the challenges it raises for human dignity, education, just war, good work, and much more. On this episode guest Brad Littlejohn joins regular co-hosts Derek Rishmawy and Brad East to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the encyclical as well as a host of other related questions.—Mere Fidelity is a podcast from Mere Orthodoxy and is listener-supported. If you would like to support this work, become a Mere Orthodoxy Member today at http://mereorthodoxy.com/membership.Get 30% of the Baker Book of the Month, The Pursuit of Character: Recovering the Virtues, by going to: http://bakerbookhouse.com/pages/mere-fidelityRegister for Beeson Divinity School's 2026 Preaching Conference, July 14-16 in Birmingham, Alabama: https://www.samford.edu/beeson-divinity/preaching-institute/preaching-conference?utm_source=Mere+Orthodoxy&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Preaching+Conference+2026

Today’s show engages the recent encyclical of Pope Leo XIV, Magnifica Humanitas. The encyclical offers wise guidance from a Christian set of resources to help human beings protect their humanity and the common good in light of the radical changes coming from advanced technologies, especially AI. The pugs especially focus on the call for discernment, and offer some insight into the riches that Christian faith offers in that regard. Encyclical Letter Magnifica Humanitas: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.html Support the Theology Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8 Learn more about First Pres. Battle Ground: https://www.solochristo.org/ Connect with WileyCraft Productions: https://wileycraftproductions.com/

Today's show engages the recent encyclical of Pope Leo XIV, Magnifica Humanitas. The encyclical offers wise guidance from a Christian set of resources to help human beings protect their humanity and the common good in light of the radical changes coming from advanced technologies, especially AI. The pugs especially focus on the call for discernment, and offer some insight into the riches that Christian faith offers in that regard.Encyclical Letter Magnifica Humanitas: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.htmlSupport the Theology Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8Learn more about First Pres. Battle Ground: https://www.solochristo.org/Connect with WileyCraft Productions: https://wileycraftproductions.com/

Pope Leo's encyclical ‘Magnifica Humanitas,' published May 25, has sparked debates in the worlds of technology and theology while galvanizing online creators opposed to artificial intelligence. Anna Rowlands, a theologian and co-presenter of the text with Pope Leo, joins Colleen Dulle to parse the encyclical's reception, its contributions to Catholic teaching, and whether workers can use the encyclical to justify religious exemptions to using A.I. Links: Pope Leo's trip to Spain: Background on Sagrada Familia, migrant advocacy and a changing Catholic landscape More than one million attend Pope Leo's Mass and procession in the heart of Madrid Pope Leo meets with 6 clergy abuse survivors in Spain Pope Leo meets Bad Bunny in Madrid A.I. is the headline for ‘Magnifica Humanitas,' but Catholic social teaching is its spine Why ‘Magnifica Humanitas' is Pope Leo's most important action on synodality yet Follow Gerry on X: @gerryorome  Follow Colleen on Instagram: @colleendulle  Support Inside the Vatican by becoming a subscriber to America Magazine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Jesuitical: A feed drop of this week's special “Inside the Vatican” roundtable, a discussion of “Magnifica Humanitas,” Pope Leo's groundbreaking first encyclical on protecting the human person in the age of artificial intelligence. Host Colleen Dulle sits down with her co-host and senior Vatican correspondent, Gerard O'Connell, as well as America's president and editor in chief, Sam Sawyer, S.J. They discuss the document's key takeaways, how it is being received in Silicon Valley, Pope Leo's challenge for every Catholic in the A.I. age and much more.  Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:11 Pope Leo present for the launch of his own encyclical 4:21 How the encyclical is being received by the tech community 8:43 Magnifica Humanitas on the growth of Catholic social teaching 13:16 Acknowledging the Church's role in slavery 15:53 Exploring Pope Leo's ecclesiology 22:30 Leo's concrete recommendations for A.I. 32:30 How lay people can deal with A.I. 37:40 Outro Links: Read “Magnifica Humanitas” Pope Leo's first encyclical tackles A.I., power and human dignity Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for the Catholic Church's role in legitimizing slavery Why Pope Leo's new encyclical quotes Gandalf: Literary images of hope and faith in ‘Magnifica Humanitas' A capitalist (priest) reads ‘Magnifica Humanitas' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Pope Leo XIV released his AI encyclical alongside Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah. Huawei claims it can match 1.4nm chips by 2031, China imposed travel restrictions on AI talent, cybersecurity hiring surged amid the AI "bug-pocalypse," and American Airlines picked Starlink for in-flight Wi-Fi. Pope Leo XIV presents Magnifica humanitas, his encyclical on AI, calling for AI regulation, protection for children against hypersexualized AI images, and more (NYT) Huawei says it aims to make 1.4nm chips by 2031 using its "LogicFolding" tech, which is based on its new Tau Scaling Law intended to bypass Moore's Law limits (Nikkei) Sources: Chinese government agencies begin imposing overseas travel restrictions on individuals involved in advanced AI work, including at Alibaba and DeepSeek (Bloomberg) As AI tools like Mythos create a "bug-pocalypse", Glassdoor says Q1 cybersecurity job postings rose 11% YoY, and executive search firms are turning away clients (NYT) American Airlines picks SpaceX's Starlink for in-flight Wi-Fi on more than 500 planes; SpaceX already has contracts with United Airlines, Southwest, and others (CNBC) Google Fitbit Air review: slim, comfortable, and stylish, robust tracking, seven-day battery life, and cheaper than Whoop, but can only be worn on the wrist (The Shortcut) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices