Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life
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The Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life promotes dialogue on Catholic social thought and national and global issues, builds bridges across differences, and encourages a new generation of Catholic lay leaders.
TWO ways to stay current with the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life 📬 📰⛪ Catholic Social Thought in the News — our regular media roundup 🤖⛪ AI, the Church, and the World — our newsletter on AI + Pope Leo XIV's encyclical Magnifica Humanitas Subscribe → bit.ly/CSTmediabulletin
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If you missed any of our dialogues, you can watch the recordings on our website. Catch up here: catholicsocialthought.georgetown.edu/events
In case you missed it: Here’s the recording of “Magnifica Humanitas: AI, Catholic Social Teaching, and Pope Leo’s New Encyclical” with Archbishop Paul Coakley, Emilce Cuda, Daniel Daly, Meghan Sullivan, Bishop Paul Tighe, and Kim Daniels 👉bit.ly/PopeLeoAI
Magnifica Humanitas
This dialogue on Pope Leo’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, will explore how technological changes can enhance, rather than replace, humanity’s co-creative relationship with God. It will also consider what new divisions we might face if we allow new technologies to replace our capacities for reflection and communion. Participants include Archbishop Paul Coakley, Emilce Cuda, Daniel Daly, Meghan Sullivan, Bishop Paul Tighe
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📬 Stay in the loop with our TWO weekly media bulletins from the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life: "Catholic Social Thought in the News" AND "AI, the Church, and the World" 📩 Subscribe to one or both: bit.ly/CSTmediabulletin
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Missed any of our dialogues this past year? 📍 You can still catch the recordings at catholicsocialthought.georgetown.edu/events!
Initiative director Kim Daniels joins other Catholic leaders from around the country in reflecting on America at 250: https://www.ncronline.org/opinion/guest-voices/ncr-asks-catholic-leaders-whats-your-hope-america-250
We ask Catholic leaders: What's your hope for America at 250?
"What is your hope for America at 250?" Read responses from political leaders (including two former speakers of the House), leaders in ministry, Catholic activism, and Catholic colleges and universities.
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Watch this highlight from our Public Dialogue “250 Years Towards Racial Justice: Progress, Promise, and Challenges” with Melvin Rogers, and view the full video at youtube.com/watch?v=2Zh_m3Hc-LI #RacialJustice250CST
Watch this highlight from our Public Dialogue “250 Years Towards Racial Justice: Progress, Promise, and Challenges” with Diann Rust-Tierney, and view the full video at youtube.com/watch?v=2Zh_m3Hc-LI #RacialJustice250CST
Watch this highlight from our Public Dialogue “250 Years Towards Racial Justice: Progress, Promise, and Challenges” with Bishop-elect Robert Boxie III, and view the full video at youtube.com/watch?v=2Zh_m3Hc-LI #RacialJustice250CST
The video from our dialogue “250 Years Towards Racial Justice: Progress, Promise, and Challenges” with Bishop-elect Robert Boxie III, Melvin Rogers (@prorogers.bsky.social), Diann Rust-Tierney, and Kimberly Mazyck is now available: youtube.com/watch?v=2Zh_m3Hc-LI #RacialJustice250CST #Juneteenth
250 Years Towards Racial Justice: Progress, Promise, and Challenges
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STARTING SOON: The 12:30 p.m. EDT dialogue “250 Years Towards Racial Justice: Progress, Promise, and Challenges” with Bishop-elect Robert Boxie III, Melvin Rogers, Diann Rust-Tierney, and moderator Kimberly Mazyck. Join the dialogue at www.youtube.com/live/PAS_Urcn7k0 #RacialJustice250CST
TODAY! “250 Years Towards Racial Justice: Progress, Promise, and Challenges” with Bishop-elect Robert Boxie III, Melvin Rogers, Diann Rust-Tierney, and Kimberly Mazyck. Join the livestream at 12:30 p.m. EDT here: www.youtube.com/live/PAS_Urcn7k0 #RacialJustice250CST
TOMORROW: “250 Years Towards Racial Justice: Progress, Promise, and Challenges” with Bishop-elect Robert Boxie III, Melvin Rogers, Diann Rust-Tierney, and Kimberly Mazyck. RSVP for the online Public Dialogue on Monday, June 15th at 12:30 p.m. EDT at bit.ly/RacialJustice250CST #RacialJustice250CST
The online dialogue will address how we should both celebrate our nation’s founding and the progress we’ve made, and still remember the history, address the pain, and act to secure justice and freedom for all Americans. RSVP: bit.ly/RacialJustice250CST
RSVP to the online Public Dialogue “250 Years Towards Racial Justice: Progress, Promise, and Challenges” on Monday, June 15th at 12:30 p.m. EDT at bit.ly/RacialJustice250CST #RacialJustice250CST
Next week, the U.S. will commemorate #Juneteenth, and on July 4th we will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. RSVP for the online Public Dialogue “250 Years Towards Racial Justice: Progress, Promise, and Challenges” at bit.ly/RacialJustice250CST.
Come work with us! We’re hiring a Program Officer (bit.ly/ProgramOfficerICSTPL). This position leads the planning, execution, and follow‐through on the Initiative's major events, including its Public Dialogues, Salt and Light Gatherings, Latino Leader Gatherings, and National Leadership Convenings.
Watch this highlight from our Public Dialogue “Magnifica Humanitas: AI, Catholic Social Teaching, and Pope Leo’s New Encyclical” with Meghan Sullivan, and view the full video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1f8HIqVShY8 #PopeLeoAI
Watch this highlight from our Public Dialogue “Magnifica Humanitas: AI, Catholic Social Teaching, and Pope Leo’s New Encyclical” with Daniel Daly, and view the full video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1f8HIqVShY8 #PopeLeoAI
Watch this highlight from our Public Dialogue “Magnifica Humanitas: AI, Catholic Social Teaching, and Pope Leo’s New Encyclical” with Archbishop Paul Coakley, and view the full video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1f8HIqVShY8 #PopeLeoAI
Watch this highlight from our Public Dialogue “Magnifica Humanitas: AI, Catholic Social Teaching, and Pope Leo’s New Encyclical” with Bishop Paul Tighe, and view the full video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1f8HIqVShY8 #PopeLeoAI
Watch this highlight from our Public Dialogue “Magnifica Humanitas: AI, Catholic Social Teaching, and Pope Leo’s New Encyclical” with Emilce Cuda, and view the full video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1f8HIqVShY8 #PopeLeoAI
Today at 7:30pm EDT, Initiative director Kim Daniels will join Catholic Climate Covenant, Laudato Si’ Movement, and others for a webinar on “Magnifica Humanitas: Disarming AI, Being Fully Human, and Integral Ecology.” RSVP: bit.ly/MagHumWeb
“For Pope Leo, AI should be oriented toward the flourishing of all, beginning with those who are the most vulnerable.” Kim Daniels in the Georgetown U article “Pope Leo XIV Laid Out His Vision for AI. What Is it and What Happens Next?” #PopeLeo #MagnificaHumanitas #ArtificialIntelligence #AI
Pope Leo XIV Laid Out His Vision for AI. What Is it and What Happens Next? - Georgetown University
Learn about Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, his vision for AI and what the implications of “Magnificas Humanitas” will be.
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The online Public Dialogue titled “250 Years Towards Racial Justice: Progress, Promise, and Challenges” will feature Bishop-elect Robert Boxie III, Melvin Rogers, Diann Rust-Tierney, and Kimberly Mazyck in conversation about civil rights and the health of our democracy. bit.ly/RacialJustice250CST
Bishop-elect Robert Boxie III was appointed by Pope Leo to be a new auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Washington. He will join the Public Dialogue “250 Years Towards Racial Justice: Progress, Promise, and Challenges” on June 15th at 12:30pm. RSVP: bit.ly/RacialJustice250CST #RacialJustice250CST
The next Public Dialogue will gather Bishop-elect Robert Boxie III, Melvin Rogers, Diann Rust-Tierney, and Kimberly Mazyck. RSVP to “250 Years Towards Racial Justice: Progress, Promise, and Challenges” on Monday, June 15th at 12:30 p.m. EDT at bit.ly/RacialJustice250CST #RacialJustice250CST
In two days, Initiative director Kim Daniels will join Catholic Climate Covenant, Laudato Si’ Movement, and others for a webinar on “Magnifica Humanitas: Disarming AI, Being Fully Human, and Integral Ecology” at 7:30 p.m. EDT. RSVP: bit.ly/MagHumWeb
Join Bishop-elect Robert Boxie III, Melvin Rogers, Diann Rust-Tierney, and Kimberly Mazyck (moderator) for the online Public Dialogue “250 Years Towards Racial Justice: Progress, Promise, and Challenges” on Monday, June 15th at 12:30 p.m. EDT. RSVP: bit.ly/RacialJustice250CST #RacialJustice250CST
