Personal technology, whether mask or smartphone, can intervenes in our relationships.
Brett Robinson: Masks as technology
Catechesis is about a relationship, not just information, Vatican says
Teaching the faith is a work of evangelization meant to lead people to a deeper relationship with Jesus and not just impart information, said the updated “Directory for Catechesis.”
Practice of tracking Massgoers for political purposes gains scrutiny
Regular Massgoers in some parts of the country have been tracked using cellphone location data by at least one organization looking to turn out voters to support specific political candidates.
Theology on Tech
Christ Our Light Parish successfully used the technology of Facebook Live to host a Q&A session with its pastor.
Tech can help or hinder faith of today’s young adults, authors say
T.J. Burdick draws from Scripture, saints, the catechism and his own addictive behavior to make a solid case for limiting smartphone use. Timothy O’Malley’s short book offers tools to discuss the Christian view of marriage.
Digital barbarism? Vatican summit highlights dangers in tech revolution
The pope urged the assembly — comprised of Silicon Valley CEOs, a Facebook lawyer and specialists in robotics, cybersecurity and cyberwarfare, as well as moral theologians — to discuss ethical issues faced in the digital age.
Catholic media must not fall behind in digital age, pope says
In an age when technology is ever-evolving, Catholic news organizations must be willing to adapt to effectively proclaim the Gospel to all, Pope Francis said.
Science, humanities must overcome ‘tragic division,’ pope says
Science, technology, religion and the humanities need to work together for their mutual benefit and to safeguard humanity, Pope Francis said.