Notre Dame to Explore Faith-Based Ethical Uses of AI

About five months after Pope Francis spoke of the responsibility political leaders have to ensure that artificial intelligence is used ethically, the University of Notre Dame has announced it will develop faith-based frameworks for ethical uses of the technology.

From on High: A Rare Glimpse from the Top of St. Peter’s Baldachin

More than two dozen popes have celebrated Mass under the giant canopy that rises over the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica, but the impressive view from the top of 100-foot-tall bronze structure has been reserved for a select few: cleaners, contractors and restoration experts.

Catholics in Lebanon Are Caught in the Middle of War

“You have your Lebanon and its dilemma. I have my Lebanon and its beauty.” Those prophetic words were written by Kahlil Gibran in the 1920s, and some believe they may be truer today than ever before. 

Evaluating the Moral Imperatives of War

Since last Oct. 7, we have seen the tragedy and specter of war reign over the Middle East. The nation of Israel has been engaged in conflict with Hamas, and Pope Francis, like a good shepherd, has provided daily spiritual support to the only Catholic parish in the Gaza Strip.