Beliefs & Doctrines

Christian concepts and doctrines explained with biblical grounding, historical context and clear indication of points of consensus or disagreement.

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Pontífice de branco diante de um livro aberto com Gaudium et spes, enquanto uma mão humana se aproxima de uma mão robótica diante da Basílica de São Pedro.

Beliefs & Doctrines17/09/20267 min read

Gaudium et Spes and artificial intelligence: why Leo XIV says decisions of conscience should not be delegated to algorithms

In his September 16 catechesis, Leo XIV connects Gaudium et Spes with artificial intelligence and warns against transferring decisions proper to conscience to algorithms. Understan...

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Cruz de pedra com coroa de espinhos, lírios brancos e livro de capa marrom diante da Basílica de São Pedro ao pôr do sol.

Beliefs & Doctrines17/09/20268 min read

Vatican “new martyrs”: the difference between witnesses to the faith, recognized martyrdom and beatification

The Vatican uses “witnesses to the faith” more broadly than canonical martyrdom. See where historical remembrance ends and a beatification cause begins.

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