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Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice @ccstp.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Conference: Explore Magnifica Humanitas, hosted by St Mary's University on Monday 26 October. AI in relation to business, human flourishing, mission and evengelism, enterprise and innovation. www.stmarys.ac.uk/events/2026/... #ai #MagnificaHumanitas #PopeLeoXIII #catholicsocialteaching
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Human Flourishing in the Age of AI
Join us on 26 October 2026 for a conference exploring AI, faith and business, inspired by Pope Leo XIV's encyclical Magnifica Humanitas. All welcome.
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Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice @ccstp.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
We are delighted to see this new free downloadble resource from @cafod.bsky.social which enables indviduals and parishes to reflect on, apply and pray through the themes of #MagnificaHumanitas cafod.org.uk/pray/magnifi...
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Magnifica Humanitas reflection guide
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Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice @ccstp.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
The final clip from our 'Being human in a digital age' study day. In her talk, Dr Amy Daughton explored what the encyclical says about work, and the challenge it offers us to take action together. Find all the presentations from the day here. www.youtube.com/@CCSTP #AI #PopeLeo #Magnificahumanitas
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Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice @ccstp.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Dr Samuel Tranter joined our study day in June to explore thelogical responses to AI, inspired by the recent encyclical. Watch a short clip of his talk here, and find all the presentations from the day on our you tube channel www.youtube.com/@CCSTP #AI #PopeLeo #Magnificahumanitas
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Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice @ccstp.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
"Not optimism, not pessimism, but discernment." Dr Austen Ivereigh outlines an approach to AI inspired by #Magnificahumanitas. Watch a short clip of his talk at the CCSTP study day here, and find all the presentations on our you tube channel www.youtube.com/@CCSTP #AI #PopeLeo
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Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Have your say on the country you want to see. You are invited to join The National Conversation and to answer the question 'How can we all live well together?' Could your church or #ChurchesTogether group help your community to contribute as well? cte.org.uk/the-natio...
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Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice @ccstp.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
If you weren't able to come to our study day on #Maginficahumanitas, watch a taster of Professor Carmody Grey's talk on integral ecology and encyclical. Find full talks and tasters from all speakers on our you tube channel: www.youtube.com/@CCSTP
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Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice @ccstp.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
"We literally cannot imagine what it's like to know, think, love, speak, without a body [....] AI disembodies us even further and so amplifies the ecological crisis." Professor Carmody Grey focuses on integral ecology in her critique of Magnifica humanitas. #integralecology #AI #MagnificaHumanitas
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Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice @ccstp.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
"The encyclical both names the risks and threats to work from AI and digital technology and revisits and sharpens how decent work can be better enabled now." Dr Amy Daughton speaks on Magnifica humanitas and work. #Dignityofwork #CatholicSocialTeaching #AI #Magnificahumanitas
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Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice @ccstp.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
"[In Magnifica humanitas] Leo makes a point of expressing gratitude for human ingenuity and creativity." Dr Samuel Tranter explores the theology of technology and the labour of love. #AI #MagnificaHumanitas #CatholicSocialTeaching
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Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice @ccstp.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
"[In Magnifica humanitas] Leo makes a point of expressing gratitude for human ingenuity and creativity." Dr Samuel Tranter explores the theology of technology and the labour of love. #AI #MagnificaHumanitas #CatholicSocialTeaching
Dr Samuel Tranter addressing a room of people.
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Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice @ccstp.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
"What is the encyclical really about? Power - and our relationship to it." Dr Austen Ivereigh opens today's CCSTP study and networking day, focused on Magnifica humanitas. #catholicsocialteaching #Magnificahumanitas #AI
Dr Austen Ivereigh speaking from a lecturn. Slide behind him as 'Overview of the encyclical themes'.
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Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice @ccstp.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
You're invited to our online panel discussion tomorrow on Magnifica humanitas. Find out more and register. ccstp.org.uk/articles/202...
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Magnifica humanitas: webinar on 4 June - Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice
This webinar from CCSTP provides an initial response to Pope Leo XVI’s first encyclical, Maginfica humanitas, exploring how we preserve the human person in an age of articial intelligence.
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Nicolete Burbach @nicoleteburbach.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Genuinely fantastic panel discussion coming up next week. Featuring apocalypticism, AI cults and more. Friday 12th Jun, 7:00-9:00pm, Online Get your tickets here londonjesuitcentre.churchsuite.com/events/a3jml...
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The Spirituality of AI (12-Jun-2026)
Event overview AI is reshaping our world at a rapid pace. How ought we to understand this? Are we entering a new era? What kind of era is that? And how will we inhabit it? Much has been made of the ch...
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Quest LGBT+ Catholics @questlgbti.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Quest’s 44th Annual Conference at Luther King House Manchester 17-19 July 2026 with Dr Nicolete Burbach and Dr Maria Exall “Catholic Social Teaching and LGBT+ Catholics” BOOKING CLOSES SUNDAY 7th JUNE. More info and booking form go to our Linktree in our bio.
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Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice @ccstp.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Our friends at @durham.ac.uk's Centre for Catholic Studies invite you to the Bishop Dunn Memorial lecture, 22 June, 6.45pm, Theatre of Ushaw Historic House, Durham. Hear @paulagooder.bsky.social: 'Who do you say that I am? Encountering the Jesus of Mark's Gospel' www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989299228...
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Bishop Dunn Memorial Lecture - Canon Dr Paula Gooder
This lecture is held in memory of Bishop Kevin Dunn, Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle from May 2004 until his death in March 2008.
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Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice @ccstp.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
You are invited to two events from the Centre for Catholic Social and Practice - online on Thursday 4 June and in London on Tuesday 16 June. Reflect on Magnifica humanitas as we explore the encyclical together with the help of expert speakers. Find out more and register. ccstp.org.uk
Responding to Magnifica humanitas. Two events from the Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice. 
Webinar and panel discussion with theological responses to the encyclical and time for questions. Thursday 4 June. 5-6.15pm, online.
Study and networking day on being human in a digital age with speakers, reflection and discussion. Tuesday 16 June, 1--4pm, London. 
Register for your free place at the study day or webinar: ccstp.org.uk
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Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice @ccstp.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
We now know that Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical - Magnifica humanitas - will be released on 25 May. Join our panel discussion the following week (4 June) to hear initial responses to the encyclical and the themes of AI and personhood. Free webinar. Register here. zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Webinar: Magnifica humanitas, Thursday 4 June, 5-6.15pm (BST). 
Pictures of the panel: Dr Samuel Tranter, Dr Nicholas Hayes-Moya, Professor Meghan J Clark, Professor Anna Rowlands
Register for your free place at ccstp.org.uk
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Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice @ccstp.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
We now know that Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical - Magnifica humanitas - will be released on 25 May. Join our panel the following week (Thurs 4 June) to discuss initial responses to the encyclical and the themes of AI and personhood. Free webinar. Register here. zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Webinar: Magnifica humanitas, Thursday 4 June, 5-6.15pm (BST). 
Pictures of speakers - Dr Samuel Tranter, Professor Meghan J Clark, Dr Nicholas Hayes-Moya, Professor Anna Rowlands. Register at ccstp.org.uk
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London Jesuit Centre @londonjesuit.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
As Laudato Si’ Week begins, our eight-part Theology of Creation podcast series traces Christian understandings of creation from Genesis to contemporary questions of science, meaning, and ecological justice. buff.ly/lUmTlHT #LaudatoSiWeek #TheologyOfCreation
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Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice @ccstp.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Come and join the conversation about #CatholicSocialTeaching, #AI and #humandignity at our study day in London on 16 June. All welcome, including academics & practitioners and all with an interest in CST. www.cbcew.org.uk/being-human-... #PopeLeoXVI #encyclical
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Being Human in a Digital Age - Catholic Bishops' Conference
Tuesday 16 June11am-4pm,Lift 45 White Lion Street, London, N1 9PW As the Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice eagerly await Pope Leo XIV’s first social encyclical, they have decided to dedi...
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Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice @ccstp.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
If you missed our webinar with Prof Cathy Kaveny on Catholic Social Teaching, the rule of law and democracy (or want to watch it again), watch it here now. Topical, in-depth and engaging. ccstp.org.uk/articles/202...
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Webinar: CST, the rule of law and democracy - Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice
Watch Professor Cathleen (Cathy) Kaveny and Professor Anna Rowlands in conversation in this webinar.
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Anna Blackman @annapcblackman.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Still time to sign up to our free online course on #GospelNonviolence in Action! Explore NV spirituality, Catholic social thought, restorative justice, strategies and methods, NV communication & more - all from amazing range of practitioners and academics paxchristi.net/free-online-...
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Free Online Course: Gospel Nonviolence in Action - PAX Christi International
Online course organised by the Catholic Nonviolence Initiative on practices and perspectives for a peaceful world.
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Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice @ccstp.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
One week to go. Join us on Monday 20 April, 5.30pm, for a webinar exploring Catholic Social Teaching, democracy and the rule of law. Professor Cathy Kaveny, Boston University, in conversation with Professor Anna Rowlands. Register for a free place. zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Webinar: Catholic Social Teaching, the rule of law and democracy. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
A discussion between Professor Cathleen (Cathy) Kaveny, professor of Law and Theology at Boston University, Professor Anna Rowlands, holder of the St Hilda Chair of Catholic Social Thought and Practic...
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Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice @ccstp.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
We're delighted to welcome Prof Cathleen (Cathy) Kaveny to discuss Catholic Social Teaching, law and democracy with @annarowlands.bsky.social at this upcoming webinar. Join us on 20 April, 5.30-6.30pm to explore these crucial issues for our time. Register for a free place: zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Picture of Professor Cathleen Kaveny on green background.
Text: Catholic Social Teaching, the rule of law and democracy
Professor Cathleen (Cathy) Kaveny, professor in Law and Theology at Boston University, in conversation with Professor Anna Rowlands.
Monday 20 April, 5.30-6.30pm, online
Book your free place: ccstp.org.uk
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Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice @ccstp.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Research and analysis from Clifford Longley on the injustice facing migrant care workers, updated since recent government policy changes. ccstp.org.uk/articles/202... #unions #migrantworkers
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The injustice facing migrant care workers - Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice
CCSTP steering group member, Clifford Longley, updates his research, after government policy changes, into the injustices experienced by migrant domiciliary care-workers.
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Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice @ccstp.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
A new paper from author, broadcaster and CCSTP steering group member Clifford Longley on the role of company law reform in making work valued and dignified. ccstp.org.uk/articles/202...
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Making Work Dignified - Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice
In this blog, Clifford Longley explores how company law reform could improve the dignity of work and enhance how workers are valued.
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Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice @ccstp.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
🌍 🌱 Explore how to care for our common home in an interconnected world at this Lenten day of reflection on 21 March in Hallam Diocese. CCSTP steering group member @mariaexall.bsky.social will be one of the speakers alongside Bishop John Arnold. dioceseofsalford.org.uk/lenten-day-o...
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Lenten Day of Recollection - Bishop John Arnold & Hallam Diocese - Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford
Hallam Diocese are pleased to announce an environmental and spiritual discussion during Lent, posing the question: “everything is connected – how do we care for our common home?” The Right Reverend Jo...
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Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice @ccstp.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
We're looking forward to this online panel event from London Jesuit Centre about Christian Nationalism in the US and UK, reading the signs of the times and discussing how we can respond to far-right narratives. Book here 👉 londonjesuitcentre.churchsuite.com/events/ywnqr...
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Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice @ccstp.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Calling postgrads and early career researchers in Catholic theology and related studies! Call for papers for this conference in Durham on 2 June is now open. @durham.ac.uk www.durham.ac.uk/research/ins...
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Early Career and Postgraduate Conference 2026 - Durham University
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Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice @ccstp.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
On 3-5 December 2026, St Mary’s University hosted a landmark conference on social justice and Catholic education. Ashley Beck, CCSTP steering group member and one of the organisers, reports back. ccstp.org.uk/articles/202...
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Gaudium et Spes at 60: social justice and Catholic education - Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice
On 3-5 December 2026, St Mary’s University hosted a landmark conference on social justice and Catholic education. Ashley Beck, CCSTP steering group member and one of the organisers, reports back.
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Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice @ccstp.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
"As well as an allegiance beyond all others, Christ the King also offers us a horizon beyond the divisions and woes we have to reckon with in the world: a horizon of abundance, an invitation to trust in the Father." Read more from Francis Stewart in a new blog for CCSTP. ccstp.org.uk/articles/202...
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What kind of King is Christ? - Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice
In the light of the Feast of the Christ the King, CAFOD Theological Advisor and CCSTP Steering Group member Francis Stewart, explores what kind of king we serve and how this can help us approach the r...
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Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice @ccstp.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
"Dilexi te suggests a greater openness on Leo’s part to a less consoling style of Catholicism: one that foregoes softened critique and reassuring affirmations in favour of more forceful statements." Read more from @nicoleteburbach.bsky.social @londonjesuit.bsky.social. ccstp.org.uk/articles/202...
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Dilexi Te: An unconsoling exhortation - Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice
Dr Nicolete Burbach from the Heythrop Institute shares her reflections on Pope Leo’s Apostolic Exhortation, Dilexi Te. Join the CCSTP webinar on Dilexi Te on 17 November.
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Nicolete Burbach @nicoleteburbach.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
The @ccstp.bsky.social is now on Bluesky! Follow for work in Catholic Social Thought that pushes back against Christian nationalism, defends human dignity against its abuses in the immigration system, and is genuinely concerned about economic injustice.
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Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice @ccstp.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
"Dilexi Te declares that love for the poor is at the cutting edge of contemporary spirituality and central to the renewal of the Church." CCSTP steering group member Maria Exall invites us to explore the Apostolic Exhortation, Dilexi Te, in this blog. ccstp.org.uk/articles/202...
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Dilexi Te: Love for the poor – the power of the powerless - Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice
CCSTP steering group member Dr Maria Exall shares an overview of Dilexi Te in this blog. She will also be speaking at our webinar exploring the exhortation on Monday 17 November.
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