Filmmaker’s new movie ‘Across’ tells story of Father Augustus Tolton By Robert Alan Glover Catholic News Service

Father Augustus Tolton, the first African-American priest ordained for a diocese in the United States, was born into slavery and endured myriad obstacles, both inside the Catholic Church and out, as he relentlessly followed his call from God. Nashville filmmaker Chris Foley, inspired by the story of Father Tolton’s life, has written and directed a …

Pope meets head of Microsoft to discuss ethics in technology, AI

The president of Microsoft, Brad Smith, told Pope Francis that a “human voice” was needed to speak up in the world of technology today. “A human voice like that of the church” with its values and authority, he said, telling the pope, “We appreciate your voice. We really feel this is a critical moment in …

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