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Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas

Vatican News: Pope Leo’s ‘Magnifica humanitas’: AI must serve humanity not concentrate power

Marking the 135th anniversary of Rerum novarum, Pope Leo XIV releases his first encyclical, entitled ‘Magnifica humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence.’ He appeals for the safeguarding of humanity, promotion of truth, dignity of work, social justice, and peace.

Dr. Charles Camosy is an American Catholic ethicist and author who frequently explores how artificial intelligence, biotechnology and digital culture affect the human person, family life and society, emphasizing the need for technology to serve authentic human flourishing rather than diminish human relationships, moral responsibility or human dignity. He is a professor at the Catholic University of America.

Please join us on Thursday, June 18, at 7:00 p.m. at the Shenandoah Country Club in West Bloomfield Township for a benefit event celebrating pro-life work across the Chaldean community. Hear special guest speaker Dr. George Delgado, who is an author, doctor, and the Steno Research Institute President. We hope to see you there! For more information, please call (313) 212-1326 or e-mail [email protected].

Tina Teifer is the Director of Community Engagement for Right to Life of Michigan.

The title of Fr. Jason’s talk is: “Give ‘em Heaven — Making the Kingdom of God Present in Your Everyday Life Through the Power of the Holy Spirit.”

Admission is free! The Rosary begins at 6:30 pm and Fr. Jason will start at 7:00.

St. John’s Resort44045 Five Mile RdPlymouth, MI 48170

He joined Vanessa May 21st and you can revisit that interview here.

Jack Krasula, President of Trustinus, LLC, is formerly the founder, CEO and President of Decision Consultants, Inc. (DCI), the largest privately held professional information technology services firm in America. Today, Jack is carrying on his philosophy and approach to people with Trustinus, LLC, a world-class provider of executive search services and Star Tickets, a full service ticketing provider.

The Church continues to suffer persecution in Lebanon. Fr. Roger Chikri, head of the Maronite Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary, joins Vanessa in-studio to discuss the struggles the Church is facing and how you can support them at an upcoming fundraiser dinner.

RSVP by June 19th to attend this dinner June 25th at Christ the King Parish in Ann Arbor. Click here for more information!

Fr. Roger Chikri is the Regional Superior of the Maronite Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Chaplain of the Ave Maria Chapel at Domino’s Farms.

Come out and enjoy a relaxed evening meeting up with old friends and making new ones as we debut our Summer Brewery Series at the Downey Brewing Company in Dearborn on Thursday, June 4th from 5pm-10pm.

We are excited to bring trivia, included in your admission ticket, to this year’s event and will also have a 50/50 raffle for your chance at taking home some extra cash!

All proceeds raised will strengthen our mission of enabling parents to choose life for their preborn children as well as supporting women and children in our community through parenting education.

Tickets are $25 per person and includes a delicious meal consisting of three pulled pork or pulled chicken sliders, mac n cheese, and coleslaw.

Alexis Konja is the Development Director at the Lennon Center in Dearborn Heights. She joins Vanessa today to talk about the wonderful work they do and to promote this special fundraiser coming up Thursday. Click here! Today is the deadline to sign up!

Dr. Robert Fastiggi, Professor of Systematic Theology, has been at Sacred Heart Major Seminary since 1999. Prior to coming to Detroit, he taught at St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas from 1985-1999. During his time at Sacred Heart, Dr. Fastiggi has taught a wide variety of courses, including Ecclesiology, Christian Anthropology, Mariology, Trinity and Christology and the Sacramental Life of the Church. He is also a co-author of “Virgin, Mother, Queen: Encountering Mary in Time and Tradition.”

(Originally aired May 11, 2026)

Catholic Foundation of Michigan Welcomes New President & CEO John Biskner

The Catholic Foundation of Michigan inspires charitable giving and assists donors in investing in the future of Catholic parishes, schools and nonprofit organizations.

John F. Biskner was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Catholic Foundation of Michigan in April 2026, where he leads the organization’s mission to inspire and steward faithful philanthropy in support of Catholic ministries, parishes, and schools.

A seasoned Catholic leader with more than 20 years of experience, Biskner brings a rare combination of deep ministry expertise and executive leadership, along with a proven ability to build systems that strengthen stewardship, engagement, and long-term growth. Throughout his career, he has helped dioceses, parishes, and Catholic organizations align their development and operational strategies with the Church’s real pastoral and financial needs.Read more here

Today is the Feast of Saint Pope Paul VI. Vanessa previews today’s guests/topics and talks about her time this week at the Grand Hotel for the Policy Conference on Mackinac Island. She also reflects on what it means to carry Christ with you.

Celibacy is one of God’s greatest gifts to the world ... and one of the most misunderstood. With clear, insightful reflections, Fr. Apostoli provides a resounding look at this valuable discipline based on his 40 years as a priest, spiritual director, and seminary teacher. Several bishops have made this highly acclaimed work required reading for their seminarians. Click here to buy.

Sr. Catherine Holum, CFR grew up in a Catholic home in Wisconsin spending most of her childhood at the ice rink where her mother was a speedskating coach. During middle school and high school, she competed on a national and international level with the U.S. Speedskating team. Sr. Catherine first felt a call to be a sister while on a pilgrimage to Fatima at age sixteen. A year later she competed in the 1998 Winter Olympic Games in speedskating, placing 6th in the 3000 m. and 7th in the 5000 m.

Deciding to pursue a degree in art instead of a future in sports, she studied photography at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Following her graduation in 2002, she did a pro-life walk across America which brought her to World Youth Day in Toronto. Her call to religious life which she received in Fatima as a teenager was rekindled that summer. Following a year of prayerful discernment, Sr. Catherine entered the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal in 2003 and professed final vows in 2010 in the Bronx, NY. Having spent ten years in the sisters’ mission in Leeds, England, she now resides at Our Lady Queen of Angels Convent in East Harlem, New York where she currently serves as postulant directress.

(Originally aired May 12, 2026)