Bishop Malcolm Sequeira Urges Asian Catholic Communicators to Root AI-Era Evangelisation in Christ

MACAU, October 29, 2026: Catholic communicators must not allow artificial intelligence to replace their spiritual grounding in Christ as they adapt to rapid technological change, Bishop Malcolm Sequeira of Amravati, India, told an Asian Church communications assembly.

Preaching at the morning Mass on October 28, Bishop Sequeira urged delegates to uphold truth and righteousness while using digital tools to proclaim the Gospel.

“The temptation today is to make artificial intelligence our armour,” he said, referring to St Paul’s exhortation to put on the armour of God. He stressed that technology should serve evangelisation, not become a substitute for faith and spiritual discernment.

The Eucharist at St Jose Villa in Macau was presided over by Bishop Sequeira and concelebrated by Bishop Leandro Maria Alves of Baucau, East Timor, along with other bishops and priests attending the assembly.

The October 27–31 gathering, organised by the Office of Social Communication of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC-OSC), is being held under the theme “Magnifica Humanitas and the Synodal Ways of Evangelization in Asia: Communicating Christ in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.”

Reflecting on the Church’s long history of adapting to new communication methods, Bishop Sequeira referred to the upcoming 450th anniversary of the Diocese of Macau. He said that while technologies and communication methods have changed over the centuries, the Gospel’s central message remains constant.

“For 2,000 years, the Church has integrated the tools of its era to proclaim the Gospel,” he said. “Time changes, tools change, but the message remains forever.”

Acknowledging the uncertainty surrounding developments in artificial intelligence, robotics and digital communication, the bishop urged Church communicators not to respond with fear.

Drawing on the Gospel account of Jesus facing threats to his life, he called on delegates to remain courageous in their mission. He also pointed to the guidance of the Holy Spirit as a source of confidence amid uncertainty.

“Be assured. Be fearless. Do not panic,” he said, recalling Jesus’ promise that the Holy Spirit would teach and guide his followers.

The assembly brings together Catholic media professionals and Church communication leaders from across Asia for workshops, spiritual reflection and discernment on evangelisation in the digital age.

Bishop Sequeira’s message highlighted a central challenge for the Church: embracing the possibilities of artificial intelligence while ensuring that truth, ethical responsibility and a living relationship with Christ remain at the heart of its communication mission.

By Catholic Connect Reporter