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Pope Leo XIV addressing the audience in the Synod Hall

Vatican Encyclical on Artificial Intelligence and Human Dignity in the Age of AI: Reflections on Pope Leo XIV’s Teachings

A reflection on the Vatican encyclical on artificial intelligence and human dignity, exploring what it makes humanity magnificent in the age of AI

Mapy Rodríguez Garza

May 276 min read

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful for the first time from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica after he is elected Supreme Pontiff.

Pope Leo XIV: 5 Key Moments in His First Ten Months of Pontificate

In just ten months, Pope Leo XIV has bridged tradition, care for the vulnerable, and dialogue with the modern world, shaping a pontificate of fraternity, social justice, and human dignity.

Mapy Rodríguez Garza

Mar 135 min read

St. Peter’s Basilica during the funeral Mass for Pope Francis at the Vatican, as the faithful gather in prayer and remembrance. Photo: Vatican Media.

One Body in Christ: The Church After the Death of Pope Francis

What happens in the Catholic Church after the death of a Pope? This reflection explores the meaning of the Sede Vacante, the role of bishops, priests, and laity, and how the Eucharist perfects the communion of the Church.

Mapy Rodríguez Garza

Mar 95 min read

The day I met Pope Francis: two hours of extraordinary peace

Two hours in Heaven: my private audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican and the insights that inspired my passion for studying and teaching Catholic theology.

Mapy Rodríguez Garza

Mar 63 min read