A scholar of Catholicism explains what a new "AI Jesus" in a confessional can and cannot do for its parishioners.

After the customary greetings, the penitent crosses himself: "In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen." The priest urges the penitent to have confidence in God.

and help you to confess your sins with true sorrow. Either the priest or the penitent may read or say by heart some words taken from the holy Scripture about the mercy of God and repentance, e.g.: ...

After privately completing the penitential prayers or acts assigned by ... In 1215, a new church document mandated that every Catholic go to confession and receive Holy Communion at least once ...

There are many different kinds of prayer, including: adoration – praising God for His greatness and admitting dependence on Him confession – owning up to sin and asking for God’s mercy and f ...