Archdiocese of Seoul honors AI scholar Fr Paolo Benanti
Archdiocese of Seoul honors AI scholar Fr Paolo Benanti
Publish Date: 2026-06-11 12:15:00
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- The Archdiocese of Seoul held the 20th Mystery of Life Awards Ceremony at The Catholic University of Korea to honor individuals and organizations contributing to the protection of human life and the promotion of a culture of life.
- The ceremony was chaired by Archbishop Peter Soon-taick Chung and included attendees like Cardinal Andrew Soo-jung Yeom, Archbishop Emeritus of Seoul, as well as Prime Minister Kim Min-seok.
- Fr. Paolo Benanti, an advisor to the Holy See on AI ethics, received the Achievement Award in Humanities and Social Sciences for his work on AI governance, highlighting the need to respect human dignity in technological advancement.
- Archbishop Chung emphasized the importance of spreading a culture of respect for life in preparation for World Youth Day Seoul 2027 and among future generations.
- Prime Minister Kim Min-seok acknowledged that protecting life is a national and social responsibility, underlining that human dignity must guide policy decisions.
- The ceremony recognized four laureates, including Professor Won-Suk Chung for research on neurodegenerative diseases, Fr. Paolo Benanti for his contributions to AI ethics, Professor Sujeong Kim for care ethics in medical settings, and the Human Resource Development Foundation for its work with Dalit communities.
