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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the creation of a new “Office of Religious Affairs” during a speech Sept. 30 on Pentagon policy.

Evangelization Lab, founded by José Manuel de Urquidi, aims to empower parishes, dioceses and other Catholic groups with the evangelizing tools they discover.

Philadelphia-based Francesco Cesareo, whose appointment was announced Aug. 25, is one of the newest members of the Pontifical Committee for Historical Sciences.

Recent calls from several artificial intelligence leaders for a slowdown in the technology’s development are worth heeding — and the Church is already helping to shape the discussion around AI …

“Who are we? What does it mean to be human? What understanding of the person should guide technological and social development?”

Amid recent calls from several artificial intelligence leaders for a slowdown in the technology’s development, the nation’s Catholic bishops are engaging tech leaders and lawmakers to address concerns over AI …

Speakers emphasized that the pope’s letter called for moral guidance and reflection among all stakeholders on the best way to move forward with AI.

They’re the new neighbor a growing number of communities across America don’t seem to want — data centers. But what are they, and why are some people opposed to them?

As the new school year begins, OSV News spoke with educators and thought leaders wrestling with the question of AI in the Catholic classroom.

(OSV News) — The Vatican announced Aug. 11 that Pope Leo XIV’s message for the 2027 World Day of Peace will focus on “disarming technology” and political leaders’ moral responsibility. The …