AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI Governance at the Vatican: Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical Magnifica Humanitas urges society to “disarm AI,” framing the danger as an economic and cognitive mindset of “armed” competition rather than machines themselves. Vatican Tech Policy: The Holy See is also moving toward practical rules for AI use across its offices, as Vatican leaders push for human dignity to stay at the center. Church Unity Under Strain: Traditionalists in Switzerland (SSPX) consecrated four bishops without papal approval, triggering automatic excommunications and raising fresh schism fears. Vatican Restoration Meets Laser Tech: The Vatican Museums began a five-year, €5.5m restoration of Raphael frescoes in the Hall of Raphael, using laser-based conservation expected to finish in 2031. Missionary Appointments: Pope Leo named African clerics to the Dicastery for Evangelization, including SECAM president Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo and others as members and consultors. Humanitarian Response: Pope Leo received Venezuelan cardinals briefing him on earthquake relief needs as infections become a growing threat to survivors. Science & Faith Dialogue: A new gathering on quantum science and Catholic theology is set for July 12–15 at Chapman University, with daily Mass and talks spanning quantum concepts and theology.
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