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The Vatican on Tuesday released a new “note” addressing the ethical and anthropological implications of artificial intelligence (AI), highlighting distinctions between human and artificial intelligence and offering guidelines meant to ensure that the development and use of AI

Thomas Aquinas lives in the popular and scholarly imagination alike as the paradigmatic medieval man, awaiting the birth of modernity amid the ruins of classical antiquity. But Aquinas in fact described himself as “modern." --Brendan Case hubs.la/Q034prYZ0

New essay out on Bob Dylan and A Complete Unknown News! cbarnett.substack.com/p/january-28-2… #BobDylan #Kierkegaard #Oscars2025

at Villanova Theology on March 26

There has been a tremendous outpouring of prayer for Pope Francis' recovery around the world, and in the Holy Father's Angelus address, which he had published and distributed yesterday, he thanked everyone for their prayers for him. vaticannews.va/en/vatican-cit…

New essay is now out: “IDIOCRACY, the Dumbification of America, and Why Al Is Making It Worse.” #ArtificialIntelligence cbarnett.substack.com/p/february-24-…

Scenes from St. Peter’s Square tonight at the rosary for the health of Pope Francis, led by Vatican Sec. of State, Card. Parolin with many Cardinals & faithful in attendance despite some rain. Pictured: Cardinals Becciu, Burke & Muller 📸Federico Pucci + Vatican Media

JUST FYI POD: IDEAS: SEASON 2, EPISODE 7: "On God, Dostoevsky, and Celtic F.C. Supporters: A Conversation with George Pattison.” See cbarnett.substack.com for details, links, etc. #Philosophy #Literature #Dostoevsky 🎧

Podcast: Pope Francis says he is ‘healing’ in body and soul americamagazine.org/faith/2025/04/…

Celebrating the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea should give new energy to evangelization efforts, a new document from the International Theological Commission says. americamagazine.org/faith/2025/04/…

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the video of "Theology and Catholic Higher Education" book Orbis Books launch and panel discussion (March 26 at Villanova University) youtube.com/watch?v=hOOBPy…

JUST FYI POD: CULTURE: SEASON 2, EPISODE 12: "Ten Novels That Changed Our Lives: #4": J.K. Huysmans’ THE DAMNED (1891) + Shusaku Endo’s SILENCE (1966). See cbarnett.substack.com for more details and content. Amy Welborn #Catholic #Literature

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As the selection process for the next pope nears, global attention turns to the rituals of the papacy. “A monarchy without a dynasty,” says Villanova Theology Professor Massimo Faggioli, PhD, highlighting the paradox at the heart of the conclave USA TODAY usatoday.com/story/news/nat…

Could the next pope be from Africa or Asia? Villanova Theology Assistant Professor Jaisy A. Joseph notes how this "move from a Eurocentric church to a truly global church - I think that's what Francis really inaugurated.” Read more from her interview with ABC News abcnews.go.com/International/…

Conclave Watch from CNN, hosted by david rind feat. CNN Vatican correspondent Christopher Lamb. Every night until the smoke turns white & a new pope is chosen. Premiere guest is Villanova University/Villanova Theology professor Massimo Faggioli: megaphone.link/WMHY4357910178 💡Grace Walker

A blessing for all Americans , Augustinian Vocations Villanova University, most importantly the World !

Today, we joyously celebrate the election of His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV, a moment of profound significance for the global Church. A Villanova alumnus, Pope Leo XIV is the first Pope from the United States and the first Augustinian friar to be elected. www1.villanova.edu/university/med…

JUST FYI POD: CULTURE (S2:E13): "Ten Novels That Changed Our Lives: #3": Flannery O'Connor's WISE BLOOD (1952) + Cormac McCarthy's THE ROAD (2006). See cbarnett.substack.com for more details, additional content, etc. Amy Welborn #VillanovaUniversity #literature