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Pope Francis Addresses AI Ethics, Calls for Tech to Serve Human Dignity at G7 Summit

Pope Francis Addresses AI Ethics, Calls for Tech to Serve Human Dignity at G7 Summit

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 Pope Francis is in the headlines this week following his participation in the G7 summit in southern Italy, where he became the first pope to address the annual gathering of world leaders. The 87-year-old pontiff spoke about the urgent ethical implications of artificial intelligence, urging global powers to ensure technology serves human dignity and the common good. His message resonated with a central theme of his papacy—defending the vulnerable in an increasingly digital and unequal world.

Despite his frail health in recent months, Pope Francis appeared energized during the summit and engaged in bilateral discussions with several leaders, including U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. His meeting with Zelensky underscored his ongoing calls for peace in Ukraine, although Vatican efforts to mediate the conflict have so far seen limited success.

Listeners should also note that Pope Francis is preparing for a major synod taking place in October, which is expected to address the future of the Catholic Church, including discussions on the role of women and possible reforms within church governance. This synod is part of his broader effort to make the Church more inclusive and dialogical under what he calls a process of synodality—walking together as a people of faith.

There’s also been attention on his recent remarks about celibacy and the priesthood, where he reiterated that clerical celibacy is a discipline, not a dogma, raising speculation that changes might be possible in the future, especially for married priests in certain regions.

Finally, Pope Francis continues to face opposition from more conservative factions within the Church. Tensions were highlighted earlier this year when five conservative cardinals publicly questioned his stance on blessings for same-sex couples and female clergy. Still, Francis has remained firm in his mission of mercy, inclusivity, and reform, emphasizing unity despite theological differences.

Listeners can expect Pope Francis to maintain a strong presence on the global stage this summer, both through his engagements with political leaders and his leadership within the Church. Despite physical limitations, he appears determined to use his remaining time in the papacy to push forward with his vision of a more compassionate, outward-looking Catholic Church.
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