Spirit & Life

Weekly column from HLI President Fr. Shenan J. Boquet

Remaining Profoundly Human in the AI Era

By Fr. Shenan J. Boquet | June 1, 2026 |

“In the era of artificial intelligence, when human dignity is threatened by new forms of dehumanization, ours is the pressing duty to remain profoundly human.” ― Pope Leo XIV, Magnifica Humanitas (no. 15) On May 25, Pope Leo XIV released his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas – “the magnificence of humanity” – entering directly into the…

From Oppression to Vocation

By Andrea Flores Ruiz | October 30, 2026 |

“Care will be feminist or it will not be” was one of the most applauded slogans during the 4th national gathering, “The Future of Care in Mexico,” held in late August in the city of Guadalajara. The organizing consortium was led by UN Women, UNICEF, and international organizations, notably OXFAM and the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung…