Engadget: The Vatican introduces an AI-assisted live translation service. “The Vatican is leaning into AI. AI-assisted live translations are being introduced for Holy Mass attendees — the holy masses if you will. The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican has teamed up with Translated, a language service provider, to create live translations in 60 languages.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/02/17/engadget-the-vatican-introduces-an-ai-assisted-live-translation-service/

Associated Press: What one Finnish church learned from creating a service almost entirely with AI. “A tale of good versus evil played out on the large screen in the sanctuary of St. Paul’s Lutheran church in Finland. Jesus was shown in robes with long hair and a beard, while Satan was dressed in more modern clothes but with a menacing frown and higher-pitched voice—all created by artificial […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/03/10/associated-press-what-one-finnish-church-learned-from-creating-a-service-almost-entirely-with-ai/

Religious service attendance linked to lower dementia risk in Black older adults

Black older adults who frequently attend religious services are significantly less likely to develop Alzheimer’s or related dementias, while private religious practices, like prayer, showed no protective effect.

PsyPost

"25th January Celebrations, Temple, Ratana, 1963"
View looking over church service congregation and towards the church altar, members of the choir, several priests and a brass band can all be seen here. The back wall featured here houses several painted symbols and a glass window (through which sunlight glow can be seen).

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Power of the pulpit: Study suggests lower mortality rates for Black men 50+ who attend religious services

Faith-based communities have long provided members with life enhancing benefits. Beyond offering messages of hope, churches and other spiritual institutions offer members many support services that enrich lives and strengthen family bonds.

Medical Xpress