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World Religions Sign Pope’s Appeal for Ethical Artificial Intelligence in Japan

The new signatories, in the presence of top representatives of the Japanese Government and of big tech Microsoft, IBM and Cisco, signed the Call which urges the application, in the field of AI, of algorethics, i.e. ethics by design.

Jul 10, 2024 16:17

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Young People

Research shows benefits of students studying at Catholic universities

This study, commissioned by St. Mary’s University and conducted by YouGov, showcases how the educational experience of higher education, particularly at Catholic universities, is instrumental in preparing students not just for the workforce, but also for a fulfilled and meaningful life

Jul 10, 2024 16:11

ZENIT Staff

Liturgy and Divine Worship

Questions about liturgy: Position of Fingers After the Consecration

Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology and director of the Sacerdos Institute at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum university.

Jul 09, 2024 15:16

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Gender Ideology

Transsexual Lia Thomas Loses Legal Battle: World Aquatics Impedes His Competing in the Women’s Category

The Court of Sports Arbitration (CSA) dismissed Thomas’ appeal, arguing that that he “simply did not have the right to commit to eligibility to compete in WA competitions” due to the fact that he was not a member of the American swim team.

Jul 09, 2024 06:31

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Persecuted Christians

Israel targets Catholic Church school in Gaza

Therefore, the Latin Patriarchate condemns «in the strongest terms the attacks against civilians or any belligerent action that does not ensure that civilians remain out of the combat zone.»

Jul 08, 2024 16:51

ZENIT Staff

Dicasteries•Liturgy and Divine Worship•Local Church

10 short questions and answers on the Instrumentum Laboris for the Synod on Synodality 2024

Answers to questions on the new Instrumentum Laboris for the Synod on Synodality in October 2024

Jul 08, 2024 00:00

ZENIT Staff

Dicasteries•Liturgy and Divine Worship•Local Church

Vatican approves new lectionary for Advent in England, Wales and Scotland

The new Lectionary will include updated readings for recently canonized Saints added to the Universal Calendar since the last edition was published in 1981.

Jul 07, 2024 18:36

ZENIT Staff

Gender Ideology•Testimonies

“Billboard Chris:” A Canadian Dad Calmly Confronting Gender Ideology

Elston’s post criticized the World Health Organization’s inclusion of an Australian transgender activist on an expert committee to draft a new set of guidelines on health care for transgender and nonbinary persons. Elston linked to an article revealing the activist’s social media posts, which included exhibitionism, explicit sexual content, and illegal drug use.

Jul 07, 2024 18:31

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace

Powerful Anti-Christian Group Fires 25% of Staff

The SPLC blacklist has been used effectively by other organizations and businesses as a way to avoid listed groups. For instance, hate-listed groups are not allowed to participate in the Amazon Smile program, where a portion of purchases are directed to non-profits listed by the customer. Blacklisted groups may not receive such funds.

Jul 07, 2024 18:28

ZENIT Staff

Liturgy and Divine Worship•Local Church

Last Minute Liturgical Agreement Avoids Catholic Schism in India

Syro-Malabar Church Achieves Commitment Amid Liturgical Crisis

Jul 05, 2024 18:14

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Dicasteries

Vatican decrees excommunication against former papal nuncio to the U.S. for canonical crime of schism

On July 4, 2024, the Dicastery convened to finalize the “Extrajudicial Penal Process ex can. 1720 CIC” against Archbishop Viganò, who faced charges of schism—a grave canonical offense under canons 751 and 1364 of the Code of Canon Law.

Jul 05, 2024 13:39

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Religious Freedom