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Through Another Lens. August 5, 2026

Theologian explains new book, ‘A Catholic Guide to Being Human,’ in a time of confusion

By OSV News

In this time of artificial intelligence and new technology, John S. Grabowski, professor of moral theology/ethics at The Catholic University of America, has a new book “A Catholic Guide to Being Human.”

Through Another Lens. July 15, 2026

DeLorenzo: To a future of abundance?

By OSV News

Leonard J. DeLorenzo contrasts AI-driven visions of abundance with the teachings in Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas.

Through Another Lens. July 15, 2026

Bishop Oscar Cantú of Silicon Valley reflects on the impact of ‘Magnifica Humanitas’

By OSV News

What does the bishop of Silicon Valley have to say about Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical “Magnifica Humanitas” on artificial intelligence? Bishop Oscar Cantú of San Jose, California, recently spoke with OSV News’ Charles Camosy about the insights the encyclical offers to his flock.

Arts & Culture. July 8, 2026

Popular podcaster Father Mike Schmitz unpacks Christ’s Gospel parables, offers fresh insights

By OSV News

One of the most popular priest-influencers on social media, Father Schmitz was in Florida recently as part of his “Parables” tour, in which he unpacked Christ’s Gospel parables and offered fresh insights.

Arts & Culture. April 9, 2026

ANALYSIS: Deepfake popes and bishops abound: Here’s how the Church can push back ‘AI attack’ on truth

By OSV News

Social media platforms are flooded with counterfeit cinematic social media impersonating Catholic Church leaders, from phony prelates to Pope Leo XIV himself.

Our Church in the World. October 30, 2025

Catholic Media Association releases new AI guidelines to keep ‘human dignity’ central

By OSV News

As the use of artificial intelligence accelerates, the Catholic Media Association is calling for its members to adopt a holistic, moral approach — one rooted in Catholic teaching — regarding AI.

Arts & Culture. August 6, 2025

Can AI help the church evangelize?

By OSV News

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the buzzword these days. But, can AI be used for the church’s evangelizing mission of proclaiming the Good News of Christ?

Arts & Culture. June 11, 2025

AI offers opportunities, but should be governed by ethical policy framework, bishops say

By OSV News

The U.S. bishops urged House and Senate leaders in a June 9 letter to remember that while artificial intelligence presents opportunities, it also presents challenges. The bishops said policy considerations surrounding AI should be governed by an ethical framework.

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The Poor Clare Sisters in Sauk Rapids celebrated t The Poor Clare Sisters in Sauk Rapids celebrated the first profession of Sister Maria Chiara Willenbring during a special ceremony Sept. 12. @bishoppatricknearycsc presided at the Mass joined by Fathers Aaron Nett, Matthew Crane and Doug Liebsch. Sister Maria Chiara made her profession before Mother Mary Matthew Tomczyk, abbess of the cloistered monastery, and during the profession rite she received the black veil, the book of the Rule of St. Clare and the book of the Liturgy of the Hours. #religiouslife #religioussisters
476 days after the official groundbreaking, Holy F 476 days after the official groundbreaking, Holy Family School in Albany celebrated the completion of its renovated and expanded building, @bishoppatricknearycsc, along with current pastor Father Nick Kleespie and former pastor Father Edward Vebelun, gathered with students, staff and guests for a special blessing and ribbon cutting ceremony Sept. 9. #catholicschools
Six members of the Battle Lake Fire Department wil Six members of the Battle Lake Fire Department will travel with Father Ethen to New York City for the 25th commemoration of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and United Airlines Flight 93, which crashed in rural Pennsylvania. Read the story at the link in our bio!⁠
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People come to @pacem.in.terris for a variety of r People come to @pacem.in.terris for a variety of reasons, but we know that many come to spend time with Christ for healing,” said Tim Drake, executive director. Read about a special retreat held there recently at the link in our bio.
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