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AI must serve common good, not dominate humanity, pope tells lawmakers
8+ hour, 12+ min ago (512+ words) VATICAN — Pope Leo XIV called on Catholic legislators to establish oversight of artificial intelligence so that technology serves the common good rather than eroding human dignity. "The world does not need an artificial intelligence that diminishes humanity; rather, it needs…...
6 things to know about St. Clare of Assisi, the patron saint of television
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (677+ words) St. Clare of Assisi is one of the most beloved saints of the Middle Ages. Best known as the founder of the Poor Clares and a close friend of St. Francis of Assisi, Clare’s life was marked by radical trust…...
Pope Leo says Sunday is 'foundation and kernel' of liturgical year
1+ week, 2+ day ago (454+ words) VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to gather in person for Sunday Mass and called for working conditions that allow people to attend, saying Sunday is "the foundation and kernel of the whole liturgical year." "To sanctify Sunday, it…...
A summer conference focused on Scripture
2+ week, 1+ day ago (81+ words) Catholic News Herald A summer conference focused on Scripture (From left) Rose and Craig Bridgeman, Julie and Tom Trueman, Greg and Cheryl Corallo, and Kay Borkowski attended the university’s Applied Biblical Studies conference July 29-31. The annual summer event featured speakers…...
Help make the 2026 Eucharistic Congress a welcoming experience for everyone!
2+ week, 1+ day ago (74+ words) Catholic News Herald We’re looking for volunteers to serve in a variety of roles on Sept. 11–12. Most shifts are just 1-3 hours, so you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the Congress while helping others encounter Christ. All volunteers receive free…...
Hispanic ministry coordinator hired for the Albemarle Vicariate
2+ week, 1+ day ago (147+ words) SALISBURY — Dr. Nydia E. Román Rodríguez, Ed.D., has been hired as the Hispanic Ministry Coordinator for the Albemarle Vicariate, effective Aug. 3, the Diocese of Charlotte’s Hispanic Ministry Office has announced. Originally from Puerto Rico, Román moved to North Carolina…...
Pope Leo to youth: Jesus doesn't want you to be couch potatoes
3+ week, 3+ day ago (563+ words) ROME — Pope Leo XIV urged young people not to be "couch potatoes" in a video message on July 25, adding that the Church needs their missionary energy and "holy rebelliousness." "Jesus doesn't want you to be 'young couch potatoes,' complacent or…...
St. Benedict celebrates 125 years of faith
3+ week, 4+ day ago (1139+ words) Charlotte diocese publishes list of 14 clergy credibly accused of child sexual abuse (12-30-19) Catholic Diocese of Charlotte Updates Community on Response to Past Abuse (8-12-19) Charlotte Bishop Peter Jugis announces ongoing review of historical records for allegations of child sexual abuse by…...
Father Peter Ascik: AI shortcuts block our path to education, wisdom
4+ week, 23+ hour ago (762+ words) Someone recently asked me, “Is it OK to use AI to summarize Pope Leo’s new encyclical letter on AI?” It’s a humorous question, but one worth asking. Chatbots like Claude or ChatGPT can easily reduce “Magnifica Humanitas,” which runs to…...
Colleen Pressprich: Five times to pray on the go
4+ week, 23+ hour ago (575+ words) As Catholics, we are meant to constantly turn our hearts to the Lord. As parents, we are meant to teach our children how to do the same. That can feel impossible, especially in the summer. For us, summer is even…...