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Dozens of technologists and Catholics gathered at Microsoft in Redmond for a conversation about ethics in artificial intelligence between an “unlikely pair,” as they were introduced: a papal adviser and the head of Microsoft.

Catholic Answers, an organization which focuses on traditional apologetics and explanations of the faith, recently unveiled “Father Justin” an AI fueled avatar, who caused a backlash.

Pope Francis emphasized the importance of considering the ethics, responsibility and impact on humanity and society of scientific and technological advancement, particularly in the developing field of so-called “hybrid thinking,” which combines human and computer thinking.

With the start of the 2023 Minnesota legislative session Jan. 3, the Minnesota Catholic Conference, the official public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Minnesota, is putting families at the top of its advocacy strategy for the year.

The pope told the priests and seminarians that if their phones and computers would allow them to block all access to porn, they should set that up, and if not, they should be on guard.

The pope continued his series of talks about old age by looking at St. John’s account of Nicodemus (Jn 3:1-21).

Students participating virtually from home could participate in this particular lesson through smartphone technology.

“All of our technology and its power to mystify the uninitiated poses something of a threat to experiencing God’s presence in our lives.”