Drones, A.I., and Catholic Charities goes to Supreme Court

Drones, A.I., and Catholic Charities goes to Supreme Court

Author: EWTN December 21, 2024 Duration: 57:14
Mystery drone sightings continue in the northeastern U.S. and beyond – Mark Irons reports on how national security officials, politicians, and even Catholic priests are weighing in on these aerial drones lighting up the night skies. With the fast evolving nature of artificial technology – how should the Catholic Church navigate the moral and ethical ways to use it? We report on some of the A.I. hits and misses we’ve seen within the Church so far – and speak with bioethicist Fr. Michael Baggot, L.C. and digital Catholic journalist Juan Andrés Muñoz for their insights. As the Supreme Court announces it will take up a case centered on religious exemptions for a Catholic Charities in Wisconsin – the Diocese of Superior’s Bishop James Powers explains how Catholic Charities’ work in serving those in need is central to the faith. Colm Flynn travels to Norway to take to the headquarters of the North Pole Mission – and the northernmost Catholic cathedral. And hear the rich history behind one of the most beloved Christmas carols “Silent Night”, as we go to Austria with reporter Rudolf Gehrig.

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