Marco Benedetti

In a moment echoing Gutenberg’s revolution, the Vatican is quietly building a digital infrastructure to preserve and share faith. From the Vatican Library’s IIIF-powered manuscript portal to an AI-enhanced digital twin of St. Peter’s Basilica, technology is becoming a tool of reverence - not novelty. HolyDeeds stands ready to partner with the Church, guiding ethical, mission-driven innovation that safeguards heritage, serves communities, and honors tradition in the digital age.

In his final blessing, Pope Francis endorsed a groundbreaking digital faith project to engage youth and renew Christian storytelling. This tribute reflects on his visionary legacy and the Vatican’s historic support for innovation in the service of the Gospel.

In every generation, the Word of God has found new ways to reach hearts. From scrolls and parchment to printing presses and digital apps,...