world news FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Catholic chat bot: Putting AI at the service of the church Justin McLellanApril 27, 20245 min read Speaking at a conference April 18, Father Baggot said that while Catholics must have “an awareness of human sin and the capacity to misuse technology” when thinking about artificial intelligence, they must also have “confidence in grace, in redemption and the ability to harness these technologies well.” Arts & CultureFeatureImmigration and MigrationNewsWorld News Sister best known for ministry to migrant shares her artwork that tells their stories Simone OrendainApril 27, 20245 min read A religious sister best known for helping more than 100,000 migrants and asylum-seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border in southern Texas was in Chicago April 15 to share her artwork nationally for the first time and reiterate a message of love. NewsVaticanWorld News Italian leader says pope will join G7 discussion on AI Cindy WoodenApril 26, 20242 min read Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced that Pope Francis would participate in a G7 “outreach” discussion on artificial intelligence when the leaders of the world’s leading industrialized nations countries meet in southern Italy in mid-June. NewsWorld News Catholic evangelists ask NFL fans visiting Detroit to make Jesus their No. 1 draft pick Daniel MeloyApril 26, 20245 min read Catholic evangelists are handing out rosaries, asking fans if they need prayers, and inviting them to tour Detroit’s historic churches as hundreds of thousands of people congregate in downtown Detroit for the 2024 NFL draft, which began April 25 in Cadillac Square. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope suggests playing checkers to keep the mind sharp Justin McLellanApril 26, 20242 min read While misusing modern forms of media dulls the mind, games like checkers are a simple way to stimulate one’s intellect and foster community, Pope Francis said. EnvironmentHealth CareNewsWorld News Church in Puerto Rico calls for co-responsibility in the face of dengue epidemic Marietha Góngora V.April 26, 20244 min read In response to the public health emergency due to the dengue virus, Archbishop Roberto O. González Nieves of San Juan, Puerto Rico, called on the faithful to take action and “be instruments of everyone’s right to health.” Child & Youth ProtectionNewsWorld News Louisiana State Police execute search warrant at New Orleans Archdiocese for records on abuse handling Gina ChristianApril 26, 20245 min read Louisiana State Police executed a search warrant on the Archdiocese of New Orleans April 25 for documents related to a widening investigation into how the archdiocese has handled allegations of clerical sex abuse. 2024 ElectionFeatureNewsSupreme CourtWorld News High court appears skeptical of Trump’s absolute immunity claim in landmark case for U.S. presidency Kate ScanlonApril 26, 20246 min read The Supreme Court heard oral arguments April 25 in a case concerning claims from former President Donald Trump that he is immune from criminal prosecution in a case charging him with seeking to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election while still in office. FeatureGivingNewsSocial JusticeWorld News Catholic Home Missions Appeal April 27-28 supports U.S. mission diocese, parishes OSV NewsApril 26, 20244 min read Donations to the annual Catholic Home Missions Appeal “make a real impact on real people” by supporting pastoral ministry in U.S. mission territory and strengthening the church overall, said the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ subcommittee on Catholic Home Missions. FeatureNewsWorld News Catholic Answers ‘no less resolved’ to use AI after ‘Father Justin’ brouhaha Gina ChristianApril 26, 20246 min read Executives from the apologetics nonprofit Catholic Answers told OSV News they remain committed to exploring artificial intelligence after the launch of the group’s “Father Justin” AI project sparked intense backlash online — and resulted in the character’s swift “laicization” to just “Justin.” Previous 1 … 1 2 3 … 447 Next