AI's sleep produces technological monsters. This is evidenced by the scandal surrounding Grok, the X chatbot that generated over 6,700 sexualised images per hour. Musk's embarrassed defence, the silence of US feminists, and Pope Leo's 'prophecy'.
Roche's unread text at consistory supports restrictions on ancient rite
The cardinal's report supports the restrictions on the ancient rite in the name of unity and even misquotes St Pius V. This and much more was spared the sacred college when the liturgy was removed from the proceedings. Providentially.
Lebanon divided over DJ-priest
The Lebanese tired of crises and threats, and are now divided over Father Guilherme's show. Already a star of World Youth Day in Lisbon, the priest believes that he can connect with young people through techno music. Notably, he attracts more followers at the DJ booth than at the altar.
Islamised British universities alarm Abu Dhabi
Forget Islamophobia; it is the United Arab Emirates that is warning London about the advance of the Muslim Brotherhood. The UAE no longer trusts British universities, which have become fertile ground for radicalisation, to educate its children.
Speaking to the Diplomatic Corps, the Pope proposed a holistic vision of the world based on the Church's social doctrine. Peace, he said, is based on the order willed by God, ‘transcendent and objective'. Realism is also at the heart of reflections on language and freedom of expression.
Leo XIV did not mince his words at the traditional meeting with the ambassadors at the beginning of the year. He defended life, family and religious freedom, but also criticised so-called 'new rights' and inclusive language that excludes those who do not conform to ideologies.
The Pope's two days with the cardinals have come to an end. The discussions focused largely on synodality, including working methods. Leo XIV restored the advisory function of the Sacred College, convening it once again on the eve of Saints Peter and Paul.
Venezuela: international law in crisis for centuries
Pope Leo consistory has disappointing start
'Do not reduce churches to museums,' says Pope closing Holy Door
A total of 33 million pilgrims from 185 different countries passed through the Holy Door during the Jubilee of Hope, which concluded yesterday. Pope Leo XIV invites us to become pilgrims of hope, spreading 'the fragrance of life, the indelible impression that another world has begun'.
The gifts of the Three Kings sweep away disincarnate theologies
The wise men from the East brought gold, frankincense, and myrrh, not the abstract values of certain modern reformers who, in the name of purity of faith, end up doing away with the Incarnation. Instead, God showed himself and allowed himself to be touched, making himself the most beautiful Christmas gift.
US attack on Venezuela: the illusion that force solves problems
Trump has launched a blitzkrieg on Venezuela to arrest President Maduro and put him on trial in New York today. While there is no sympathy for a criminal dictator, the fundamental question to ask is whether the end justifies the means. The answer is no.
Bishop Suetta's pro-life bell defends natural law
Remembering the babies whose birth was prevented by abortion is a matter of reason, not religion. If anything, the question is why Catholicism only defends common sense. This is why critics (and even some defenders) of the Bishop of San Remo are missing the point.