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Circular Letter of the Archdiocese of Windhoek

KM 357 /08/ 2024 | August - December 2024
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For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 29:11

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When to say ‘no’ to AI in the classroom and at home: A key warning of Magnifica Humanitas

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Start here: 15 quotes from Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical Magnifica Humanitas

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Tolkien, Beethoven, MLK Jr., and Hannah Arendt: The voices that resonate in Magnifica Humanitas

In his first encyclical, Pope Leo XIV draws on a broad range of cultural and philosophical figures for inspiration. [...]

Full text of Magnifica Humanitas: Read Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical

The encyclical sets out the Church's social teaching for the age of artificial intelligence. Download and read the complete document. [...]

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When to say ‘no’ to AI in the classroom and at home: A key warning of Magnifica Humanitas

Pope Leo XIV issues a broad call to rethink what it means to educate people in the use of artificial intelligence and its implications, especially for young people. [...]

Start here: 15 quotes from Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical Magnifica Humanitas

Pope Leo XIV just released his first encyclical — and it may be the most important Church document of our lifetime. [...]

Pope Leo unveils his encyclical: AI has ‘even greater consequences’ than Industrial Revolution

The pope thanked Anthropic co-founder Christopher Olah for his presence at the presentation: “What a great sign of hope it is that with our differences we can listen to one [...]

Tolkien, Beethoven, MLK Jr., and Hannah Arendt: The voices that resonate in Magnifica Humanitas

In his first encyclical, Pope Leo XIV draws on a broad range of cultural and philosophical figures for inspiration. [...]

Full text of Magnifica Humanitas: Read Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical

The encyclical sets out the Church's social teaching for the age of artificial intelligence. Download and read the complete document. [...]

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Prayer of the Day

O loving messenger of the Incarnation, descend upon all those for whom I wish peace and happiness. Spread your wings over the cradles of the new-born babes, O thou who didst announce the coming of the Infant Jesus. Give to the young a lily petal from the virginal scepter in your hand. Cause the Ave Maria to re-echo in all hearts that they may find grace and joy through Mary. Finally, recall the sublime words spoken on the day of the Annunciation-- "Nothing is impossible with God," and ... [...]

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When to say ‘no’ to AI in the classroom and at home: A key warning of Magnifica Humanitas

Pope Leo XIV issues a broad call to rethink what it means to educate people in the use of artificial intelligence and its implications, especially for young people. [...]

Daily Readings

Reading 1: 1 Peter 1:10-16, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 98:1-4, Gospel: Mark 10:28-31 [...]