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Amid a growing tide of debate about the use of generative AI in the Church, a New Jersey bishop rescinded last week what was believed to be the first endorsement by a prelate for a book composed almost entirely by AI.

And the New Jersey clinical therapist who told The Pillar that he “collaborated” with AI to produce the book said that his text should not be regarded as “AI slop” because he developed the text in a “highly interactive” process.

But as the book gained attention from Catholics after a publisher’s press release initially touted an endorsement from Bishop David O’Connell for “Chatting with the Bible,” the publisher told The Pillar Friday that its press release was “erroneous,” and caused by a miscommunication.

Questions surrounding the book come as the Church continues to debate the place of AI in ecclesial life, and as Pope Leo calls for ongoing reflection on the spiritual and ethical implications of a society making increasing use of the technology.

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The book, “Chatting with the Bible” is published by Andy Fairchild Publishing, a publishing service which markets

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