Q: Why are Catholic social teachings and the encyclicals important as they relate to artificial intelligence and emerging technology? A: They provide a moral framework and ethical guidelines to address the greater good. Documents such as encyclicals, Vatican II documents, and writings of theologians emphasize the importance of responsible AI use, guiding policymakers, companies, and... Continue Reading →
Are we finally waking up to AI’s ethical demands?
The questions are no longer theoretical. They live in our workplaces, our feeds, our sense of who we are. What we need are Policies~Measurements~Behaviors (PMBs) We are no longer speculating about artificial intelligence — we are living its consequences. What once felt like a distant concern is now part of daily life: algorithms shape what... Continue Reading →
Think Twice about those Pesticides. By Julie Peller, Ph.D.
In many neighborhoods, a springtime ritual involves adding pesticides to lawns that kill or prevent the growth of unwanted plants, or weeds. An estimated 80-90 million pounds are applied to lawns in the United States each year. The product Roundup is a very common chemical herbicide. Its original formulation contained the active ingredient glyphosate, which... Continue Reading →
Thomas Merton, Origen, and the Christian Case for Peace
Thomas Merton's reflections on war begin inside the Christian tradition, not outside it. He accepted that Catholic teaching had long allowed for just war in principle, but he also believed that modern warfare had made it nearly impossible to apply those principles faithfully. For Merton, the question was not whether Christians could ever think morally... Continue Reading →
Your Brain Is the Battlefield: Faith, Lies, and the Algorithm Reshaping Democracy
What Katherine Stewart’s Money, Lies, and God didn’t quite predict — and why AI makes it so much more urgent. Let’s be honest: American democracy has a confidence problem. Not just a political one, but a deeper, almost spiritual crisis of shared reality. We are living in a moment when millions of people can look... Continue Reading →
Enough of War: Pope Leo XIV’s Three-Word Mandate for a Wounded World
Enough of War: Pope Leo XIV’s Three-Word Mandate for a Wounded World A reflection on the Prayer Vigil for Peace, St. Peter’s Basilica, April 11, 2026 In a world fractured by conflict, Pope Leo XIV’s prayer at the Vatican Vigil for Peace stood out for its clarity: “War divides; hope unites. Arrogance tramples others; love lifts... Continue Reading →
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