As evidenced by the unbridled promotion and implementation of technology at the expense of human dignity, we are truly experiencing an eclipse of the sense of what it means to be human. It is imperative to recover an understanding of the true meaning and grandeur of humanity as intended by God. It is in this sense that the challenge we currently face is not technological, but anthropological, and it is my hope that the Encyclical Letter to be published within a few days will contribute to answering this challenge.
Today marks the 40th anniversary of the tragic Chernobyl incident, which left a lasting mark on the conscience of humanity. It serves as a warning about the inherent risks in the use of increasingly powerful technologies. We entrust those who died and all who still suffer from the aftermath of the disaster to God’s mercy. I hope that discernment and responsibility will always prevail at every level of decision-making, so that every use of atomic energy may be placed at the service of life and #Peace.
The Catholic Church has consistently taught that each human life, from the moment of conception until natural death, is sacred and deserves to be protected. Indeed, the right to life is the very foundation of every other human right. For this reason, only when a society safeguards the sanctity of human life will it flourish and prosper.
Going to my first @EdmontonOilers playoff game ever tomorrow at 41 years old 😆
I’ll be celebrating that occasion if anyone wants to join me #letsgooilers#oilersnation
Mi addolora profondamente il recente intensificarsi degli attacchi contro l’Ucraina, che continuano a colpire anche i civili. Esprimo la mia vicinanza a quanti soffrono e assicuro la mia preghiera per tutto il popolo ucraino. Rinnovo l’appello perché tacciano le armi e si persegua la via del dialogo.
Those who pray are aware of their own limitations; they do not kill or threaten with death. Instead, death enslaves those who have turned their backs on the living God, turning themselves and their own power into a mute, blind and deaf idol (Ps 115:4–8), to which they sacrifice every value, demanding that the whole world bend its knee. Enough of the idolatry of self and money! Enough of the display of power! Enough of war! True strength is shown in serving life. #Peace
Made pimento cheese for my personal masters viewing party…. Grated cheese as fine as I could and mixed with a stand mixer but still wish texture was better #themasters