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‘I just have to take my lumps’

Catholic Answers COO on 'Fr. Justin' AI pushback

The Pillar
Apr 24, 2024
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Catholics these days are rarely surprised when a controversial priest makes headlines, or sees a lot of pushback on social media.

But usually, the controversial priest is real. And he’s usually done something wrong, or least been accused of it.

The story of “Father Justin” is a little different.

The AI avatar of “Fr. Justin,” a Catholic Answers-designed AI…

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