Christ’s Message Transforms Our Digital Age – OpEd
The Christmas season brings a message of hope and unity, rooted in the mystery of the Incarnation, God becoming human to dwell among us. This profound act speaks directly to how the Church navigates our world today, especially as artificial intelligence reshapes how we live, connect, and serve one another.
The Incarnation is the ultimate bridge between divine and human. In Jesus, God entered our messy, beautiful world, embracing our joys and struggles. This act of solidarity reminds us that God meets us exactly where we are.
In a world increasingly shaped by AI, where algorithms influence how we connect, learn, and even pray, the Church must embody this same spirit of presence. AI can feel cold or distant, a product of code rather than compassion. Yet just as God entered human flesh, the Church can enter the digital realm, bringing warmth, wisdom, and purpose to spaces often dominated by efficiency or profit.
Pope Francis has emphasized synodality, the process of walking together as a Church,........





















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