A Second Look at Pope Leo’s First Encyclical (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 6/12/26 from The Catholic Current

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A Second Look at Pope Leo’s First Encyclical (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 6/12/26

51 minutes Posted Jun 12, 2026 at 9:00 pm.

Intro — The Catholic Current with Fr. Robert McTague

Opening Prayer

Purpose & Preview — Reviewing Magnifica Humanitas

Initial Verdict: Not the Encyclical We Needed

Encyclical Length & Communication Problems

On Clear Writing, Preaching, and Rhetoric

Undisciplined Content & Questionable Examples

Dialogue Overload — Exasperation with ‘Talk as Action’

Generational Views on Technology (Boomers vs Gen Z)

Tower of Babel & The ’New Babel’ of Dialogue Without God

Human Dignity, Baptism, and Fraternity in the Church

Christ Crucified: The Only Solution to Intractable Evil

Paragraph 237 — Truth, Algorithms, and Synodality Tension

What We Needed: A Focused Encyclical on AI

AI & Technology: Powerful Tools Prone to Misuse

Weekend Readiness — Headlines & Overview

Sunday Scriptures: Matthew 9 — The Shepherdless Sheep

Call to Discipleship, Vocation & Final Moral

Conclusion & Sign-off

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Father Robert McTeigue continues his review of Pope Leo’s encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, arguing that artificial intelligence and technology require deeper moral reflection grounded in Christ. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass.

Show Notes

MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS

Pope Leo’s AI Encyclical Has Two Problems, But They Cancel Each Other Out

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Daily Readings - Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

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