AMECEA: Upcoming Webinar to Focus on Church Leadership in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
AMECEA: Upcoming Webinar to Focus on Church Leadership in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Publish Date: 2026-06-19 11:02:00
Source Domain: communications.amecea.org
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The Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) will host a formation webinar on June 23 for bishops, religious superiors, and senior ecclesial leaders about navigating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Church.
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The webinar, titled “Magnifica Humanitas: Leading the Church in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” draws inspiration from Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical related to safeguarding humanity amid AI advances.
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The session, moderated by Fr. Andrew Kaufa, aims to provide theological and pastoral clarity on AI, framing it as an opportunity rather than a threat.
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Topics of discussion will include practical understanding of AI, critical analysis of transhumanism, theological reflection on human dignity and machine intelligence, and the Holy Father’s calls for AI policy frameworks.
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The webinar will feature Bishop Emmanuel Badejo of Oyo Diocese in Nigeria as the keynote speaker, along with a panel of scholars and Church communicators.
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The session will run from 4:00–6:00 p.m. EAT / 3:00–5:00 p.m. CAT, accessible via Zoom.
