EP 370 Sam Brownback on China's War on Faith & Father Robert Spitzer on Pope Leo XIV's Encyclical

About this episode

The episode discusses the upcoming encyclical on AI by Pope Leo XIV and features insights on religious freedom in China from Sam Brownback.

As Catholics around the world await Pope Leo XIV's encyclical on AI coming out early next week, Father Robert Spitzer joins to discuss what we might expect from the document especially as it pertains to the dangers of artificial intelligence and the impact this new digital arena is having on the economy. As creator of his own AI tools, the EWTN host also discusses why theologically sound AI concepts must be developed to combat the secular nature of so many mainstream options that have led to depression and even death among teens. On the heels of the White House administration's trip to China, former ambassador-at-large of international religious freedom Sam Brownback joins to discuss his new book and the many grievances of the Chinese Communist Party. He also sheds light on the fate of Jimmy Lai and so many other faithful that are being held on trumped-up charges. Msgr. Roger Landry also joins as we prepare our hearts for Pentecost Sunday. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

People in this episode

Guests: Sam Brownback, Father Robert Spitzer, Msgr. Roger Landry

Topics covered

• China
• religious freedom
• artificial intelligence
• Catholic Church
• Pope Leo XIV
• economy
• mental health

Keywords

• Pope Leo XIV
• AI
• China
• religious freedom
• mental health
• Catholic Church
• Sam Brownback

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Chinese Communist Party

Books & works: Pope Leo XIV's encyclical

Places: China, EWTN

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