Villanova University is having a well-deserved moment with the election of Pope Leo XIV, its most notable graduate. Founded in 1842 by the Order of St. Augustine and dedicated to its motto of “Veritas, Unitas, Caritas”—truth, unity, and love—Villanova had historically been an ardent defender of the faith and zealous protector of the social and…

Soon after his election, Pope Leo XIV revealed why he chose his papal name, and he noted that the rise of artificial intelligence was on his mind: The new pope’s comments should signal to every Catholic: if you aren’t preparing for AI and how it will impact the world, you should be. It’s a cliché…