07/31/2026
Friends -
This might be of interest to some of you. I believe the times are Quebec times so do some time zone math and see if it fits into your schedule!
Artificial intelligence is transforming our world at a remarkable pace, raising profound questions about human dignity, work, truth, freedom, community, and the future of society. How should Christians respond?
Our partners at Montreal Dio are offering a three-session Big Course exploring “Magnificent Humanity,” Pope Leo XIV’s landmark 2026 encyclical on safeguarding the human person in the age of artificial intelligence. Written for Catholics, Christians, and “all people of good will,” the encyclical offers a theological and practical reflection on the opportunities and dangers presented by AI and other emerging technologies. At the same time, it addresses much more than technology, inviting readers to consider questions of economic justice, education, political life, peace, human relationships, and the common good.
This course will provide an accessible introduction to the encyclical and its major themes, and ask what guidance it offers Christians for living in an AI age. No prior knowledge of Catholicism, artificial intelligence, or church teaching is required. Along the way, we will also situate “Magnificent Humanity” within the broader tradition of Catholic social teaching, tracing how generations of Christian thinkers and church leaders have reflected on the social challenges of their day—from the Industrial Revolution to the digital age.
Designed for people who want to connect faith with the pressing issues of contemporary life, this course offers an opportunity to engage one of the most significant Christian responses yet to the challenges and possibilities of our technological future.
Register: https://montrealdio.ca/courses/magnificent-humanity-reading-pope-leos-encyclical-on-artifical-intelligence/
