Canon Law Meets AI: What Church Law Says About Technology - Adam Storey | The Catholic Morning Show – 07/16/2026

A Monthly Conversation on Canon Law Adam Storey, who works in canon law and marriage ministry for the Diocese of Des Moines, joins host Bo Bonner for his regular monthly segment on how Church law intersects with everyday life — this time turning to a timely topic: technology and artificial intelligence. What Canon 212 Says About Communication Storey walks through Canon 212 of the 1983 Code of Canon Law, which addresses the rights and duties of the faithful to communicate honestly and respectfully. He highlights three guiding principles that apply just as much to artificial intelligence and social media as to any other form of communication: acting from genuine competence and knowledge, keeping the common good in view, and always respecting the dignity of the person. The Church's Teaching on "Instruments of Social Communication" The conversation also touches on Canons 822–832, the section of Church law addressing the "instruments of social communication" — guidance Storey says is meant not to restrict the faithful, but to order the Church's communication toward unity, truth, and the good of the community, under the guidance of the Church's pastors. Why It Matters Storey and Bonner discuss how these principles can help Catholics navigate disagreement and division — encouraging communication that builds up the Body of Christ rather than fostering contempt or discord. Adam Storey joins The Catholic Morning Show for a canon law conversation every month. Listen to new episodes weekdays at 7 AM Central on the Catholic Radio Network, at IowaCatholicRadio.com, or on the Iowa Catholic Radio app. #CanonLaw #CatholicChurch #ArtificialIntelligence #FaithAndTechnology #CatholicTeaching #DioceseOfDesMoines #CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicPodcast #ChurchLaw Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Catholic Morning Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode — and if this one was worth your time, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating. It takes ten seconds and it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🎧 LISTEN LIVE Catch The Catholic Morning Show live, weekday mornings on Iowa Catholic Radio. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.