Bishop John Arnold, Lead Bishop for Communications, has spoken about Pope Francis’ message for World Communications Day and the role Artificial Intelligence plays in the development of information technology.
The day, celebrated on Sunday 12 May, has as its theme “Artificial Intelligence and the Wisdom of the Heart: Towards a Fully Human Communication”.
The pace at which AI is developing is extraordinary. The ethical questions surrounding the technology will always need amplifying – how AI impacts on how we think, the dignity of work, how we use the information, its sourcing and accuracy, global regulation – to cover just a few bases.
World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, on behalf of the global fellowship, expressed grave concern regarding the recent escalation of violence in the Middle East following the first direct confrontation between Iran and Israel.
Congolese national and Claretian priest Fr Joel Nkongolo recently spoke to Fr Paul Samasumo of Vatican News about AI’s implications or possible impact on the African Church. Fr Nkongolo is currently based in Nigeria.
In an open letter, Bishop Tesfasellassie Medhin highlights the suffering, despair, and death that has plagued the population, especially women, children, and the elderly, due to years of conflict, drought, and neglect in Ethiopia’s Tigray region.
In his pastoral message for Good Shepherd Sunday, the Chair of the National Office for Vocation, Archbishop Malcolm McMahon, has affirmed the value of being a good listener in order to hear God’s call to holiness.
Sunday, 21 April 2024
In 1964, Pope Paul VI, launched Vocations Sunday, which we celebrate on the fourth Sunday of Easter, also called Good Shepherd Sunday. This year it is on the 21 April 2024, which marks the 61st Anniversary of World Day of Prayer for Vocations.
Tuesday, 30 April 2024
The Day of Prayer for Victims and Survivors of Abuse is observed on 30 April 2024. It is always marked on the Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Easter in England and Wales.
This year’s focus is on communities who have been directly affected by allegations or convictions related to abuse – especially, but not exclusively, within the Church.
Sunday, 5 May 2024
The International Day of Prayer for Eastern Christians is celebrated annually on the Sixth Sunday of Easter. It offers an opportunity for Eastern and Western Christians to come together to pray for peace in the world – especially in the Middle East.
A step-by-step guide for group reflections this Jubilee. In this section you will find, a structure for reflection discussions, suggested opening prayers and more.
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