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Following the recent promulgation of Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, the Diocese of East Anglia is pleased to recommend a new resource produced by the Catholic Truth Society (CTS) that explores the document’s key themes and their relevance to contemporary society.
The resource features Fr Peter Wygnanski, the Bishop’s Private Secretary, who was invited by the CTS to participate in a roundtable discussion examining the theological and ethical questions raised by the Holy Father’s encyclical. Fr Peter was joined by Sr Carino Hodder OP and Prof Jacob Phillips of St Mary’s University, Twickenham.
Alongside his responsibilities within the Diocese, Fr Peter is currently completing a part-time PhD in theology at Durham University, focusing on the development of Artificial Intelligence and how Christians can respond to the opportunities and challenges it presents. His academic research made him a natural contributor to the discussion.
Across a three-part series, the panel explores Pope Leo’s reflections on human dignity, technological development and the importance of ensuring that advances in Artificial Intelligence remain at the service of the human person and the common good.
The discussions offer an accessible guide to the encyclical, helping viewers to engage with the opportunities and challenges presented by emerging technologies in the light of Catholic teaching. Topics include the relationship between human creativity and machine intelligence, ethical considerations surrounding AI, and the Church’s vision for safeguarding human dignity in a rapidly changing world.
All three episodes of the series are now available to watch online through the Catholic Truth Society, providing a valuable resource for individuals, parishes and study groups wishing to explore one of the most significant issues facing society today from a Catholic perspective.
