Irish Bishops underscore compassion and healing in end-of-life care

Irish Bishops underscore compassion and healing in end-of-life care

Vatican news The Bishops of Ireland have issued a pastoral letter to people of faith and goodwill who wish to protect and support human life in end-of-life situations. By Thaddeus Jones The Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference has issued a pastoral statement entitled “The freedom to live fully, until death” to inform people of faith and…

Pope: ‘Money must serve, not rule’

Pope: ‘Money must serve, not rule’

Vatican news Pope Francis welcomes the ongoing dialogue between the Pontifical Centesimus Annus Foundation and representatives of the Italian financial sector, stressing that “the fate of the poorest is at stake.” By Joseph Tulloch THE Pontifical Centesimus Annus Pro Foundation was created by Pope John Paul II in 1993, in collaboration with lay Catholics from…

Pontifical Academy for Life: Palliative care is a collective responsibility

Pontifical Academy for Life: Palliative care is a collective responsibility

As an interfaith symposium on palliative care concludes in Toronto, Canada, an official from the Pontifical Academy for Life highlights the need for a broad, international perspective on the moral, ethical, practical and spiritual dimensions of care end of life. . By Christopher Wells and Linda Bordoni Pope Francis sends a message of hope to…

Cisco signs the “Rome Call for AI Ethics”

Cisco signs the “Rome Call for AI Ethics”

Cisco, the multinational digital communications technology company, signs the Pontifical Academy for Life’s “Rome Call for AI Ethics,” committing to an ethical approach to intelligence artificial in the areas of ethics, education and rights. By Linda Bordoni Expressing satisfaction that the multinational digital communications technology company – Cisco – has joined other major companies involved…