UNESCO released on Monday the Spanish version of the Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Property, an interactive platform featuring 241 missing items from 47 countries, with notable participation from Spanish-speaking nations, including Paraguay, which contributed two objects. The initiative has already aided in the recovery of pieces such as the gold helmet of Coțofenești from Romania.
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Papa cuyo mensaje por la Jornada Mundial de las Comunicaciones Sociales fue citado por el obispo Valenzuela.
Pope Leo XIV created a Vatican commission for artificial intelligence; in Paraguay, religious leaders warn about risks and priests already use the technology with caution.
In homilies at the Basilica of Caacupé and the Metropolitan Cathedral, Cardinal Adalberto Martínez and Bishop Ricardo Valenzuela warned that excessive use of AI can undermine critical thinking and human relationships, based on the message of Pope Leo XIV for the 60th World Communications Day.
During the central Mass in Caacupé, Bishop Ricardo Valenzuela read a letter from Pope Leo XIV warning about the risks of artificial intelligence for human relationships, creativity, and truth, defending love as a real presence.
In a homily at the Basilica of Caacupé, Bishop Ricardo Valenzuela cautioned against the societal risks of artificial intelligence, urging a return to authentic human connection and warning of manipulation, passive consumption, and emotional dependence on technology.