Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe encouraged Catholic educators to cultivate curiosity, imagination and attentiveness among young people in the age of artificial intelligence during an address at a Vatican congress on October 23, 2026.
Questions matter in a digital world
Speaking at the International Congress for Pastoral Care in Schools and Universities, Cardinal Radcliffe reflected on the challenge of inspiring young people whose learning and relationships increasingly take place alongside digital tools.
According to Vatican News, he stressed the importance of inviting students to ask questions, to be adventurous and to pay attention to life and the people around them. These are educational priorities that go beyond the ability to obtain instant technological answers.
A challenge for Catholic education
The cardinal’s intervention placed human curiosity and engagement at the centre of pastoral education. For schools, universities and chaplaincies, the reflection invites renewed consideration of how digital technologies can be used without losing the personal dimension of learning and faith.
Source
Vatican News, October 23, 2026: Cardinal Radcliffe: In age of AI, encourage young people to ask questions.
