"With the advent of AI, Pope Leo XIV believes we are entering another era like the Industrial Revolution and wants to re-emphasize the dignity of every person and the need to see people not through productivity or usefulness, but through the lens of being loved by God," continued the Archbishop. "He also reminds us that the mission of the Church is done through relationships and communion, not simply programs or information transfer. People encounter Christ through authentic human relationships. This is especially important for our Archdiocese of New Orleans with our rich cultural identity and diversity. Our different communities and backgrounds are not obstacles to unity, but beautiful expressions of the universality of the Church.  Our work of spreading the Gospel must embrace the unique history, culture, music, traditions, spirituality, and relational nature of our local Church. Gratefully, New Orleans is so uniquely Catholic!"