Pope emphasizes the necessity for theology to tackle pressing issues like climate change, artificial intelligence, and other substantial concerns.
Pope Leo XIV has underscored the importance of true knowledge of God being realized in a life transformed by love, as he encourages theologians to explore ways to ensure Catholic social doctrine can provide wise answers to digital challenges.
During a meeting with members of the Pontifical Academy of Theology and participants in their seminar on "Creation, Nature, Environment for a World of Peace," the pope expressed his belief that an exclusively ethical approach to artificial intelligence is not enough, and that theology must be directly involved. He stated that the issues discussed in the seminar are of "urgent relevance" and are dear to him, as they were to his predecessors St. John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis.
The pope's theology, he said, unites faith and reason, reflection, prayer, and practice. It is a missionary fervor by communicating to everyone the 'knowledge' and 'taste' of faith. This approach is incarnate and capable of responding to the spiritual, doctrinal, pastoral, and social needs of his time.
Catholic social teaching, according to Pope Leo, places "the knowledge of faith at the service of humanity, in all its dimensions - personal, social, and political." The Church requires theologians whose pursuit of understanding is framed by care for the real concerns of modern men and women. Theology, he added, must dialogue with science, philosophy, art, and all human experience.
The pope finds it necessary to refer to an anthropological vision that underpins ethical action when dealing with new technology. He believes that theology must ensure that the Catholic social teaching is relevant in the digital age, encouraging theologians to explore ways to ensure that the Church's teachings can provide wise answers to digital challenges.
Environmental sustainability and the care of creation are essential commitments for the pope, as they are necessary to ensure the survival of the human race. He finds the example of St. Augustine significant, as his theology was never a purely abstract pursuit but always the fruit of his experience of God and the life-giving relationship that flowed from it.
Pope Leo XIV also encourages theologians to explore ways to ensure that Catholic social doctrine can provide wise answers to the challenges posed by the digital age. He believes that theology must be directly involved in addressing the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and other digital technologies.
The pope's theological reflections are incarnate and capable of responding to the spiritual, doctrinal, pastoral, and social needs of his time. He believes that theology must dialogue with science, philosophy, art, and all human experience to ensure that the Church's teachings remain relevant and effective in addressing the challenges of the modern world.
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