The AI Jesus experiment has been deemed a success. Nearly 300 visitors to the experiment completed surveys, with many describing the experience as thought-provoking or emotionally impactful. Most visitors were aged 40 to 70, with Catholics reporting more positive reactions than Protestants. “What was really interesting (was) to see that the people really talked with Read more
A Catholic church in Lucerne, Switzerland, has sparked controversy by installing an artificial intelligence hologram of Jesus Christ into a confessional as part of an experimental art installation. The project, titled Deus in Machina, aims to explore the role of technology in religious practices and will conclude with a discussion and presentation on 27 November. Read more
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) has unveiled a world-first Catholic-focused AI chatbot to support teachers and integrate religious values into education. The AI, known as the Catholic CoPilot, is already in use across 146 schools and saves teachers up to 10 hours a week by automating lesson planning, marking and administrative tasks. The chatbot was built Read more
A Polish priest has created a small chapel in the city of Poznan, which besides an altar, lectern, chairs and crucifix, offers an AI-powered programme allowing visitors to ask questions about Catholicism and faith. Priest Radek Rakowski’s parish initially planned to build a traditional church, before opting for a more modern chapel installed on the Read more
In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Vatican and Microsoft have partnered to create a digital replica of St Peter’s Basilica, offering an immersive online and in-person experience. Using advanced AI and photogrammetry, this project will provide millions of people throughout the world a virtual gateway to one of Catholicism’s holiest sites. The launch coincides with preparations Read more
Conservative bishop and opponent of Pope Francis, Bishop Athanasius Schneider has republished dozens of historical catechisms a their twenty-volume collection. Schneider and his team edited his own catechism, Credo: Compendium of the Catholic Faith, launched in Rome in 2023 and hailed as “the book of the century” for its doctrinal integrity and clarity on key Read more
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. Father Paolo Benanti, a member of the United Nations’ advisory body on AI and adviser to Pope Francis on ethics and Read more
Pope Francis addressed the G7 summit in Puglia, Italy, where he gave a speech focusing on the complex impact of artificial intelligence (AI), emphasising its significant potential and considerable risks. Francis is the first Pope to address the forum, bringing together leaders of the US, UK, Italy, France, Canada, Germany and Japan. The Pope was Read more
In a joint address, the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) raised serious concerns about the escalating artificial intelligence threat. ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess and Australian Federal Police Commissioner Reece Kershaw said they were increasingly concerned about how AI was being “weaponised”. Commissioner Kershaw said he was particularly concerned about Read more