Transforming the Catholic Church: Responding to Ethical Challenges in the AI Technology Revolution

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This article explores the Catholic Church's response to the ethical challenges of the technological revolution of artificial intelligence (AI). The Church is faced with the responsibility to formulate an ethical view regarding the application of AI so that it is in line with its moral and theological values. This paper details AI ethical principles from the perspective of experts and Pope Francis, highlighting data privacy, algorithmic bias, and automation as vital ethical challenges. In addition, this article discusses the Church's moral teachings regarding responsibility in developing AI and the theological and philosophical implications of applying this technology. To respond to these challenges, this paper emphasizes the need to transform the Church through interdisciplinary engagement, education of the faithful, and implementation of AI ethical guidelines. Overall, this article aims to provide insight into the role of the Catholic Church in guiding society towards the use of AI that is in harmony with human values.