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Progress in science and technology is not contrary to belief in God, and Christians should be actively involved in shaping that progress so that it serves human dignity and the common good, Pope Leo XIV said.
The Feast of the Canadian Martyrs will be felt in a particularly special way Sept. 26 at the Martyrs’ Shrine in Midland, Ont. where celebrations will fete the 400th anniversary of Saint Jean de Brébeuf’s arrival in the region.
In a world of increasing technological dependence and polarization, Pope Leo XIV said there is greater urgency for humanity to see itself as a single "human community."
Christians can help overcome the many distortions and lies about the true dignity of every human person and, in doing so, promote and defend human life, Pope Leo XIV said.
