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The Uavtek Nano Drone bug used by the British Army.

Vatican: Swarms of ‘kamikaze’ mini-drones pose threat to civilians

Aug 6, 2021

By CNA Staff

The Holy See said ‘it is an imperative duty to act urgently.’ Read more

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Killer robots? They're a real issue – and here's what the Vatican has to say

Dec 2, 2015

No longer relegated to mere science-fiction, robots – built to kill people – play an increasing role in fighting terrorism... Read more

An MQ-9 Reaper Creech Air Force Base, NV on June 19, 2008.

Don't let armed drones ease the path to conflict, US bishops warn

May 14, 2015

The use of armed drones have practical and moral consequences for conflict and warfare – and the government needs to... Read more

An unmanned aerial vehicle, or drone. USAF photo by Lance Cheung.

US bishops ask government to reassess drone policy

May 22, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

In letters to top government officials, the U.S. bishops' conference urged a public discussion on the use of unmanned targeted... Read more

An unmanned aerial vehicle, or drone. USAF photo by Lance Cheung.

Catholics see moral complications in drone usage

Mar 12, 2013

Amid continued debate over the use of drone strikes, Catholic thinkers warned that the U.S. drone program – particularly when... Read more