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Future conclaves need protecting from media interference and ‘megalomaniac occult powers’

February 29, 2024

Amid ongoing concerns about the health of the 87-year-old Pope, a prominent progressive supporter of Francis has suggested making changes to the rules governing conclaves in order to slow down the election of the next pope, and guard against the possibility that well-timed leaks or other forms of interference might influence the outcome. Specifically, veteran Italian

Smart phones v. feminine mystique: technology is taking us away from the mystery of humanity

February 22, 2024

After walking for more than an hour through a vast and unfamiliar forest whilst chatting with my brother-in-law about the nil-rate tax band, I turned to glance at the children following behind. One of them, my son, was not there. At first, we were not too worried. He is not an infant, but neither is

Fijian archbishop echoes Pope’s warnings about dehumanising impact of Artificial Intelligence

January 03, 2024

The Catholic Church in Fiji has called on Fijians to be mindful of the potentially negative effects of Artificial Intelligence. Archbishop Peter Loy Chong words came in his New Year’s Message, during which he said human dignity and peace are paramount for everyone. He said the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is something that Fiji

This wave of technology will transform politics

June 01, 2017

There are formidable challenges ahead, but we need not panic

Morning Catholic must-reads: 02/12/16

December 02, 2016

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