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  "path": "/2026/02/vatican-ai-st-peters-basilica-400th-anniversary/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-17T00:11:58.000Z",
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  "tags": [
    "Artificial Intelligence",
    "AI translation",
    "artificial intelligence",
    "Cardinal Mauro Gambetti",
    "Catholic Church",
    "Michelangelus font",
    "Pope Leo XIV",
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  "textContent": "\n\nThe Vatican is turning to artificial intelligence for real-time translations inside St Peter’s Basilica during its 400th anniversary celebrations. Pilgrims will be able to follow major liturgies in their own language using nothing more than a smartphone. As a proud Catholic, I did not expect to see AI woven into the heart of the Church like this, but it is a fascinating and thoughtful move.",
  "title": "Vatican embraces AI for St. Peter’s Basilica 400th anniversary"
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