Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan Bonus POD: Cardinal Blase Cupich
May 13, 2025
Blase Cupich, a U.S. Cardinal and influential figure in the Catholic Church, shares insights on the newly-elected Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope. He discusses the Church's future and its moral responsibility in the face of global challenges like climate change and immigration. Cupich emphasizes the importance of service to the community, the evolving roles of women in the Church, and the ethical implications of artificial intelligence. His reflections highlight a hopeful vision for American Catholicism shaped by unity and pastoral leadership.
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Church Sees AI as Historic Challenge
- Pope Leo XIV views AI as a pivotal technology shaping humanity, akin to the Industrial Revolution's impact.
- The Church must be attentive to this new era and its moral implications.
Church Advocates Moral AI Guidance
- Legislators should regulate AI, while the Church addresses the moral and human aspects as technology evolves.
- The key question is how AI impacts our human nature and ability to act humanely.
Peace Begins Within Hearts
- Pope Leo XIV wishes peace to start within each person's heart before transforming the world.
- The Cardinals' quick, unified decision may symbolize hope for peaceful resolutions globally.