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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 9h

Join Catholic Studies on October 22nd at 5:00 p.m. for a discussion featuring four leading Georgetown faculty. RSVP to “Keeping the Humanities Magnificent in the Age of AI: A Faculty Roundtable on Pope Leo XIV’s Magnifica Humanitas” at bit.ly/MagnificaHumanitasGU #PopeLeo

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life is co-sponsoring an upcoming Catholic Studies roundtable on Magnifica Humanitas on October 22nd at 5:00 p.m. in Old North 205, Georgetown University Hilltop Campus. RSVP at bit.ly/MagnificaHumanitasGU #PopeLeo

Promotional graphic for an in-person and online event: “Keeping the Humanities Magnificent in the Age of AI: A Faculty Roundtable on Pope Leo XIV’s Magnifica Humanitas,” Thursday, October 22nd, 5 pm EDT, Old North 205. Shows an image of Pope Leo signing Magnifica Humanitas. Co-sponsored by the Catholic Studies Program, The Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs, The Initiative for Catholic Social Thought and Public Life, and the Georgetown Humanities.

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

TOMORROW! Join the Center on Faith and Justice on 10/7/26 at 6:30 pm ET for the launch of American Pope: Leo XIV's Road from the South Side of Chicago to Vatican City, a biography of Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, by NPR's Daniel Burke and Scott Detrow RSVP: bit.ly/4hyG1oU

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The video from the September 29 Salt and Light Gathering “‘Something That No One Could Achieve Alone’: Community and the Meaning of Work” with Cecilia Flores, Emma Goldberg, David Jimenez, and Renée Roden is now available: youtube.com/watch?v=u1gYqUETTCo #MeaningfulWorkCST

Image from the September 29th Salt and Light Gathering “‘Something That No One Could Achieve Alone’: Community and the Meaning of Work” with Cecilia Flores (Catholic Volunteer Network), Emma Goldberg (New York Times), David Jimenez (Niskanen Center), Renée Roden (Jesuit Media Lab), Anna Gordon (moderator).

Image from the September 29th Salt and Light Gathering “‘Something That No One Could Achieve Alone’: Community and the Meaning of Work” with David Jimenez (Niskanen Center), Renée Roden (Jesuit Media Lab), Anna Gordon (moderator).

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Join the Center on Faith and Justice on 10/7/26 at 6:30 pm ET for the launch of American Pope: Leo XIV's Road from the South Side of Chicago to Vatican City, a biography of Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, by NPR's Daniel Burke and Scott Detrow RSVP: bit.ly/4hyG1oU

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

STARTING SOON: The 9/29 Salt and Light Gathering “‘Something That No One Could Achieve Alone’: Community and the Meaning of Work” at 7:00 p.m. EDT with Cecilia Flores, Emma Goldberg, David Jimenez, Renée Roden, and Anna Gordon (moderator): youtube.com/live/pnHL8OiRhJE #MeaningfulWorkCST

Promotional graphic for a dialogue titled “‘Something That No One Could Achieve Alone’: Community and the Meaning of Work” on 9/29 at 7pm EDT in the Lower Level Multipurpose Room, 111 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Georgetown University Capitol Campus, and Livestreamed. Participants are Cecilia Flores (Catholic Volunteer Network), Emma Goldberg (New York Times), David Jimenez (Niskanen Center), Renée Roden (Jesuit Media Lab), Anna Gordon (moderator).

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

TODAY! Join Cecilia Flores, Emma Goldberg, David Jimenez, Renée Roden, and Anna Gordon (moderator) for the 9/29 Salt and Light Gathering “‘Something That No One Could Achieve Alone’: Community and the Meaning of Work” at 7:00 p.m. EDT: youtube.com/live/pnHL8OiRhJE #MeaningfulWorkCST

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Calling all young adults! Tomorrow, 9/29, join us for our first Salt and Light Gathering of the year. Happy hour at 6 pm, dialogue at 7 pm, and reception at 8 pm RSVP to “‘Something That No One Could Achieve Alone’: Community and the Meaning of Work”: bit.ly/MeaningfulWorkCST #MeaningfulWorkCST

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

This Tuesday, September 29th at 7:00 p.m. EDT, join the Salt and Light Gathering for young adults to explore how younger Americans understand work differently than older generations, and what challenges they face in finding meaningful work. RSVP at bit.ly/MeaningfulWorkCST #MeaningfulWorkCST

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Join Cecilia Flores, Emma Goldberg, David Jimenez, and Renée Roden on September 29th at 7pm for the Salt and Light Gathering “‘Something That No One Could Achieve Alone’: Community and the Meaning of Work” at Georgetown’s Capitol Campus and livestreamed. bit.ly/MeaningfulWorkCST #MeaningfulWorkCST

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

On Tuesday, September 29, join our first Salt and Light Gathering of the year with Cecilia Flores, Emma Goldberg, David Jimenez, and Renée Roden. RSVP to “‘Something That No One Could Achieve Alone’: Community and the Meaning of Work” starting at 7 pm EDT: bit.ly/MeaningfulWorkCST #MeaningfulWorkCST

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Renée Roden is the editor for Roundtable, a newsletter covering the international Catholic Worker movement. Roden will join the 9/29 Salt and Light Gathering “‘Something That No One Could Achieve Alone’: Community and the Meaning of Work” at 7 pm EDT RSVP: bit.ly/MeaningfulWorkCST #MeaningfulWorkCST

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Watch this highlight from our Public Dialogue “AI, Catholic Social Teaching, and Pope Leo’s Invitation to Dialogue with the World” with Molly Kinder. Watch the full video at youtube.com/watch?v=EUeUxYK43xw #AILeoCST

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Watch this highlight from our Public Dialogue “AI, Catholic Social Teaching, and Pope Leo’s Invitation to Dialogue with the World” with Vilas Dhar. Watch the full video at youtube.com/watch?v=EUeUxYK43xw #AILeoCST

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Watch this highlight from our Public Dialogue “AI, Catholic Social Teaching, and Pope Leo’s Invitation to Dialogue with the World” with Jasmine Sun. Watch the full video at youtube.com/watch?v=EUeUxYK43xw #AILeoCST

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Watch this highlight from our Public Dialogue “AI, Catholic Social Teaching, and Pope Leo’s Invitation to Dialogue with the World” with Archbishop Gabriele Caccia. Watch the full video at youtube.com/watch?v=EUeUxYK43xw #AILeoCST

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Watch this highlight from our Public Dialogue “AI, Catholic Social Teaching, and Pope Leo’s Invitation to Dialogue with the World” with Anna Rowlands. Watch the full video at youtube.com/watch?v=EUeUxYK43xw #AILeoCST

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Through work, writes #PopeLeo in Magnifica Humanitas, “we contribute to the progress of society and the common good.” Join the 9/29 Salt and Light Gathering for young adults to explore how we can “learn to build together something that no one could achieve alone.” RSVP: bit.ly/MeaningfulWorkCST

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

David Jimenez has worked to advance policy approaches to family economic security, disability policy, paid leave, unemployment insurance, and child care. Jimenez will join the September 29th Salt and Light Gathering at 7 p.m. EDT. RSVP: bit.ly/MeaningfulWorkCST #MeaningfulWorkCST

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

@emmagoldberg.bsky.social is a reporter at @nytimes.com covering a range of topics, including writing about call center workers battling #AI, waves of workers quitting their jobs, and the dubious business of measuring worker happiness. RSVP: bit.ly/MeaningfulWorkCST #MeaningfulWorkCST

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Cecilia Flores, executive director of Catholic Volunteer Network, will join the 9/29 Salt and Light Gathering “‘Something That No One Could Achieve Alone’: Community and the Meaning of Work.” RSVP: bit.ly/MeaningfulWorkCST #MeaningfulWorkCST

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The September 29th Salt and Light Gathering will bring young people together to explore the connections between work, community, and the common good. RSVP to “‘Something That No One Could Achieve Alone’: Community and the Meaning of Work” at bit.ly/MeaningfulWorkCST #MeaningfulWorkCST

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Join the Salt and Light Gathering “‘Something That No One Could Achieve Alone’: Community and the Meaning of Work” on September 29th at 7:00 pm EDT at 111 Massachusetts Ave Lower Level Multipurpose Room on Georgetown’s Capitol Campus (also online). RSVP: bit.ly/MeaningfulWorkCST #MeaningfulWorkCST

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

“Something That No One Could Achieve Alone”: Community and the Meaning of Work 🗓️ Tuesday, September 29 🕧 7:00 - 8:00 pm EDT 📍 Georgetown University Capitol Campus 🗣️ Cecilia Flores, Emma Goldberg, David Jimenez, Renée Roden, Anna Gordon (moderator) 🔗 bit.ly/MeaningfulWorkCST #MeaningfulWorkCST

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

STARTING SOON: The Latino Leader Gathering “Latino Political Power in Flux: Aspiration, Identity, and the Common Good” on September 17th at 7:00 p.m. EDT with Luis Ricardo Fraga, Nicholas Hayes-Mota, Sr. Teresa Maya, CCVI, Israel Ortega: youtube.com/live/tCZDqKXXU-Y #LatinoPoliticsCST

Promotional graphic for a dialogue titled “Latino Political Power in Flux: Aspiration, Identity, and the Common Good” on 9/17 at 7pm EDT in the Lower Level Multipurpose Room, 111 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Georgetown University Capitol Campus, and Livestreamed. Participants are Luis Ricardo Fraga (University of Notre Dame), Nicholas Hayes-Mota (Santa Clara University), Sr. Teresa Maya, CCVI (Catholic Health Association), Israel Ortega (LIBRE Initiative).

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

TODAY! Join Luis Ricardo Fraga, Nicholas Hayes-Mota, Sr. Teresa Maya, CCVI, Israel Ortega for a Latino Leader Gathering “Latino Political Power in Flux: Aspiration, Identity, and the Common Good” on September 17th at 7:00 p.m. EDT: youtube.com/live/tCZDqKXXU-Y #LatinoPoliticsCST

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

TOMORROW at 7pm! The Latino Leader Gathering “Latino Political Power in Flux: Aspiration, Identity, and the Common Good” with Luis Ricardo Fraga, Nicholas Hayes-Mota, Sr. Teresa Maya, CCVI, Israel Ortega. Join the 6pm happy hour and 8pm reception. RSVP at bit.ly/LatinoPoliticsCST #LatinoPoliticsCST

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Latino communities have strong social ties, but many often show low rates of electoral political engagement. The September 17th Latino Leader Gathering will examine some of the most important dynamics shaping Latino communities and politics in a time of rapid change. RSVP @ bit.ly/LatinoPoliticsCST.

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

This Thursday, September 17th, join Luis Ricardo Fraga, Nicholas Hayes-Mota, Sr. Teresa Maya, CCVI, and Israel Ortega for a Latino Leader Gathering to examine if the Catholic Church can help navigate the tensions between Latino identity politics and aspirational politics. #LatinoPoliticsCST.

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Israel Ortega is the deputy communications director for the LIBRE Initiative. Prior to LIBRE, Israel worked as a congressional aide, a communications specialist for the Heritage Foundation. Ortega will join the upcoming Latino Leader Gathering. RSVP at bit.ly/LatinoPoliticsCST #LatinoPoliticsCST

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Sr. Teresa Maya, CCVI, is a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas, and is the senior director for theology and sponsorship at Catholic Health Association. RSVP at bit.ly/LatinoPoliticsCST #LatinoPoliticsCST

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The video from the September 9th Public Dialogue “AI, Catholic Social Teaching, and Pope Leo’s Invitation to Dialogue with the World” with Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, Vilas Dhar, Molly Kinder, Anna Rowlands, and Jasmine Sun is now available: youtube.com/watch?v=EUeUxYK43xw #AILeoCST

Georgetown University President Eduardo Peñalver offers welcome remarks in a full Gaston Hall on September 9, 2026, during the Public Dialogue “AI, Catholic Social Teaching, and Pope Leo’s Invitation to Dialogue with the World.” Participants (from left to right): Jasmine Sun, Vilas Dhar, Anna Rowlands, Kim Daniels, Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, and Molly Kinder.

The September 9, 2026 Public Dialogue “AI, Catholic Social Teaching, and Pope Leo’s Invitation to Dialogue with the World” in a full Gaston Hall. Participants (from left to right): Jasmine Sun, Vilas Dhar, Anna Rowlands.

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Nicholas Hayes-Mota is a social ethicist, public theologian, and assistant professor of religious studies at Santa Clara. RSVP to the Latino Leader Gathering “Latino Political Power in Flux: Aspiration, Identity, and the Common Good” on September 17th at 7pm. bit.ly/LatinoPoliticsCST

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

RSVP today to the September 17th Latino Leader Gathering “Latino Political Power in Flux: Aspiration, Identity, and the Common Good” with Luis Ricardo Fraga, Nicholas Hayes-Mota, Sr. Teresa Maya, CCVI, Israel Ortega. The dialogue starts at 7:00 pm. RSVP at bit.ly/LatinoPoliticsCST #LatinoPoliticsCST

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Our Latino Leader Gathering for young adults will focus on how Church organizations can ensure that politics maintains a focus on the common good and continued wellbeing of Latinos while continuing to forefront the concerns of the most vulnerable. RSVP: bit.ly/LatinoPoliticsCST #LatinoPoliticsCST

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Luis Ricardo Fraga (University of Notre Dame) specializes in Latino politics, educational politics, and voting rights policy. He will join the Latino Leader Gathering “Latino Political Power in Flux: Aspiration, Identity, and the Common Good” on September 17th at 7pm. RSVP: bit.ly/LatinoPoliticsCST

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The 9/17 Latino Leader Gathering “Latino Political Power in Flux: Aspiration, Identity, and the Common Good” will examine how the Catholic Church might facilitate spaces of dialogue and discernment to strengthen Latino political life. bit.ly/LatinoPoliticsCST #LatinoPoliticsCST

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Latino Political Power in Flux: Aspiration, Identity, and the Common Good 🗓️ Thursday, September 17, 2026 🕧 7-8 pm EDT 📍 LLMultipurpose Room, 111 Massachusetts Ave NW, Georgetown Capitol Campus 🗣️ Luis Ricardo Fraga, Nicholas Hayes-Mota, Sr. Teresa Maya, CCVI, Israel Ortega 🔗 bit.ly/LatinoPoliticsCST

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

STARTING SOON: The Public Dialogue “AI, Catholic Social Teaching, and Pope Leo’s Invitation to Dialogue with the World” on September 9th at 6:00 p.m. EDT at Georgetown or via livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=39_g2VHAjU0 #AILeoCST

Promotional graphic for a dialogue titled “AI, Catholic Social Teaching, and Pope Leo’s Invitation to Dialogue with the World” on 9/9 at 6pm EDT in Gaston Hall, Georgetown University & Livestreamed. Participants Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, Vilas Dhar, Molly Kinder, Anna Rowlands, Jasmine Sun.

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

TODAY! Join Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, Vilas Dhar, Molly Kinder, Anna Rowlands, and Jasmine Sun for “AI, Catholic Social Teaching, and Pope Leo’s Invitation to Dialogue with the World” on Sep 9th @ 6pm EDT in Gaston Hall at Georgetown or livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=39_g2VHAjU0 #AILeoCST

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

jasmine sun covers the culture and politics of AI as a contributor at the Atlantic and on her Substack, and has written for other outlets including the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. RSVP: bit.ly/AILeoCST #AILeoCST

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The September 9th Public Dialogue “AI, Catholic Social Teaching, and Pope Leo’s Invitation to Dialogue with the World” will address how we can build a digital environment and economy that serves the common good. RSVP to the dialogue in Gaston Hall at 6:00 pm EDT. RSVP: bit.ly/AILeoCST #AILeoCST

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Anna Rowlands is a member of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and spoke at the Vatican’s launch of Magnifica Humanitas. RSVP to “AI, Catholic Social Teaching, and Pope Leo’s Invitation to Dialogue with the World” on 9/9 at 6:00 pm EDT. RSVP: bit.ly/AILeoCST #AILeoCST

Promotional graphic for a dialogue titled “AI, Catholic Social Teaching, and Pope Leo’s Invitation to Dialogue with the World” on 9/9 at 6pm EDT at Intercultural Center (ICC) Auditorium, Georgetown University & Livestreamed. Participants Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, Vilas Dhar, Molly Kinder, Anna Rowlands, Jasmine Sun.

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Eduardo Peñalver, president of Georgetown University, will open the September 9th Public Dialogue “AI, Catholic Social Teaching, and Pope Leo’s Invitation to Dialogue with the World” at 6:00 p.m. EDT in the ICC Auditorium at Georgetown (also livestreamed). RSVP: bit.ly/AILeoCST #AILeoCST

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Molly Kinder is a leading expert on AI and its impact on work. She is currently the CEO of the Breakwater Initiative, a new organization building the policy response to AI's disruption of work. She was a senior fellow at Brookings studying AI's economic impacts. RSVP: bit.ly/AILeoCST #AILeoCST

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

This in-person and livestreamed Public Dialogue will bring together Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, Vilas Dhar, Molly Kinder, Anna Rowlands, and Jasmine Sun to address what it means to safeguard human dignity in the age of AI. RSVP: bit.ly/AILeoCST #AILeoCST

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Vilas Dhar has served on the United Nations Secretary-General’s High-Level Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence and is the U.S. Government’s nominated expert to the Global Partnership on AI. RSVP: bit.ly/AILeoCST #AILeoCST

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Pope Leo calls for people of all backgrounds to engage in collaborative discussion of the risks and promises of artificial intelligence. Join the Public Dialogue “AI, Catholic Social Teaching, and Pope Leo’s Invitation to Dialogue with the World” on September 9th at 6pm. bit.ly/AILeoCST #AILeoCST

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Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life @gucstpubliclife.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Archbishop Gabriele Caccia is the Apostolic Nuncio of the Holy See to the United States and was appointed to this post by Pope Leo XIV in March. RSVP: bit.ly/AILeoCST #AILeoCST

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