Political leaders have a responsibility to create the conditions necessary for artificial intelligence to be at the service of humanity and to help mitigate its risks, Pope Francis told world leaders.
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Pope Swaps Jokes With Comedy Stars at Vatican
As they waited for Pope Francis to arrive at the Clementine Hall in the Vatican Apostolic Palace for an early morning audience, late night comedy stars looked at each other and thought, “something’s wrong.”
U.S. Bishops’ Mental Health Campaign Gaining ‘A Lot of Traction’ Amid National Crisis
The launch of a mental health initiative by the U.S. bishops last year has “received a lot of traction,” according to one of its leaders.
British Christians Face Rising Levels of Harassment, Discrimination, Survey Says
A new report claims that all British Christians are suffering rising levels of harassment and discrimination because of their faith, with the young particularly susceptible to intolerance.
Pope to Meet President Biden, Other Leaders at G7 in Puglia
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As Olympic Flame Travels Through France, Catholic Church is Busy with ‘Holy Games’ Project
In the run-up to the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, opening on July 26, the “Holy Games” project, launched for the occasion by the French bishops and the Archdioceses of Paris, is gaining momentum with a growing number of events on the theme of “sport and faith.”
The Tablet All-Scholastic Team 2024
Each year, The Tablet salutes the high school graduating class by highlighting one outstanding graduate from each of the high schools in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Ecumenism and Papal Primacy: Vatican Releases Status Report on Dialogues
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Angels or Aliens? Some Researchers Say Vatican Archives Hold UFO Secrets
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Christ’s Parables Stunning In Simplicity and Power
What a delight it is to live within walking distance of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden! Maybe it’s my Brooklyn diocesan bias, but I much prefer the BBG to the New York Botanical Garden.