Courtney Mares

Courtney Mares is Vatican editor for OSV News.

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Vatican theological commission warns of replacing God with 'a world governed by machines'

The Vatican's International Theological Commission has warned that if humanity places total trust in technology in a "world ruled by machines," it risks replacing the "living God" with a counterfeit "virtual God."

Vatican synod study group proposes creation of pontifical commission for new technologies

A Synod on Synodality study group has recommended the creation of a new "Pontifical Commission for Digital Culture and New Technologies" in the first of 15 synod study group reports expected in the coming weeks. The Vatican published the first two final reports from its Synod on Synodality study groups on March 3.

Pope Leo XIV gives his homily during Ash Wednesday Mass at the Basilica of Santa Sabina in Rome Feb. 18. In a closed-door dialogue with clergy from the Diocese of Rome Feb. 19, the pope urged priests to not to use artificial intelligence to write their homilies or to seek "likes" on social media platforms like TikTok. (CNS/Lola Gomez)

Pope Leo tells priests not to use AI to write homilies or seek likes on TikTok

 "To give a true homily is to share faith," and artificial intelligence "will never be able to share faith," the pope said.

Pope Leo XIV expected to visit Assisi during Year of St. Francis, archbishop says

The Italian hilltown of Assisi is anticipating a visit from Pope Leo XIV during the special Jubilee Year of St. Francis as the city celebrates the 800th anniversary of the death of its most famous saint.

 

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