Ave Maria in the Afternoon Full Hours - June 25, 2026 - Hour 2

Segment 1: SSPX issues declaration of faith (2 segments)The traditionalist Society of Saint Pius X has issued an open letter and a declaration of faith to Pope Leo XIV and the College of Cardinals. The accompanying declaration contains 154 statements defending traditional Church teachings, including on the sacraments, the Virgin Mary, and fidelity to the Traditional Latin Mass. Matthew Bunson looks at this and other Church news.Segment 2: What AI can’t know, be, or do (2 segments)Enthusiastic supporters of Artificial Intelligence are particularly impressed by the amount of knowledge that AI apps seem to have. They are convinced that the apps know everything. But the technology has its limits – and there are things that AI cannot ever know, do, or be. John Horvat has more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com