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Sustainability and Professional Ethics in Digital Evangelization Ogundipe O Lawrence SDV  This lecture will examine sustainability and professional ethics in the context of digital evangelization from a Catholic perspective. Drawing from magisterial documents such as *Inter Mirifica* (1963), *Communio et Progressio* (1971), and *Ethics in Internet* (2002), it highlights three interconnected dimensions of sustainable and ethical digital ministry: maintaining a healthy digital presence, observing Church standards and copyright laws, and developing long-term evangelization strategies. By integrating theological reflection with practical guidelines, this study proposes a model of digital ministry that is incarnational, collaborative, and grounded in ecclesial ethics. Introduction Digital transformation has profoundly shaped how the Church proclaims the Gospel and engages with society. The internet, according to the Pontifical Council for Social Communications, represents “a new forum f...

  A Summary on Pope Leo XIV Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi Te. By Ogundipe O Lawrence,SDV The Apostolic Exhortation *Dilexi Te* by Pope Leo XIV, issued on October 4, 2025, focuses on the Church’s call to love and care for the poor. It builds on the teachings of Pope Francis and the Church’s long tradition of prioritizing the needs of the marginalized. Below is a simplified summary of its key themes:  *Introduction* The title *Dilexi Te* means "I have loved you," reflecting Christ’s love for the poor and marginalized. Pope Leo XIV continues Pope Francis’ vision of linking Christ’s love with the Church’s mission to care for the poor. *Key Themes*  *1. Love for the Poor as Central to the Gospel* Jesus’ love for the poor is inseparable from his mission. His life, from birth to death, was marked by poverty and solidarity with the marginalized - Acts of love for the poor are acts of love for Christ himself (Matthew 25:40). *2. Historical Witness of the Church*- Saints like Franc...