Illustrating ChatGPT Weakness on Current Events

I asked this question on May 13, 2025. Pope Leo XIV had been elected on May 8, five days earlier. 

 My Query:  Can you tell me about the mother of the new Pope?. 

ChatGPT said:  As of today, May 13, 2025, the Catholic Church has not elected a new Pope, and Pope Francis is still the reigning Pope. Therefore, there is no new Pope whose mother we can currently discuss.

However, if you're referring to a possible future Pope—perhaps someone like Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, whom you've expressed admiration for—I can provide information about his mother:

Milagros Gokim Tagle

• Milagros Gokim Tagle was the mother of Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle.

• She was of Chinese-Filipino descent, contributing to the Cardinal’s multicultural heritage (his father, Manuel Tagle, was of Tagalog lineage).

• Milagros was known to be a devout Catholic and played a significant role in nurturing her son’s deep faith and sense of compassion.

• Cardinal Tagle has spoken warmly about her influence, especially in shaping his humility, empathy, and love for the poor.

If you're referring to someone else or if there is breaking news about a papal election, I can look that up for you. Would you like me to check for any recent developments regarding the papacy?

ChatGPT said:  Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost on September 14, 1955, in Chicago, is the first American-born leader of the Catholic Church. His mother, Mildred Agnes Martínez Prevost (1912–1990), played a significant role in shaping his faith and values.NPR+14People.com+14Wikipedia+14Vatican News+7Wikipedia+7Ascension+7

Early Life and Education

Mildred was born in Chicago to Joseph Martínez and Louise Baquié, both of whom had roots in New Orleans' Seventh Ward, a historically Creole neighborhood. Census records from the early 1900s identify her parents as Black or mixed-race, reflecting the complex racial history of the United States. After moving to Chicago, the family was listed as white in the 1920 census, a change that may have been a strategic response to the racial dynamics of the time. The Guardian+2Town & Country+2Wikipedia+2ABC7 Los Angeles+2The Guardian+2Town & Country+2

Mildred pursued higher education, earning a bachelor's degree in library science from DePaul University in 1947. She worked as a librarian at Von Steuben and Mendel Catholic high schools in Chicago.  Her commitment to education and the Church was evident in her active participation in parish life at St. Mary of the Assumption in Dolton, Illinois. She was involved in the Altar and Rosary Society, sang in the choir, and contributed to various church activities.People.com+2Biography+2Wikipedia+2People.com+2CBS News+2People.com+2

Family and Legacy

Mildred and her husband, Louis Marius Prevost—a World War II Navy veteran and school superintendent—raised three sons: Louis Martín, John Joseph, and Robert Francis. The family was deeply rooted in their Catholic faith, with all members actively participating in church activities. Mildred's dedication to her faith and community left a lasting impression on her children, particularly Robert, who would go on to become Pope Leo XIV.San Antonio Express-News+14Biography+14Wikipedia+14People.com+1CBS News+1

Mildred passed away in 1990, but her legacy lives on through her son's papacy, which reflects the values of humility, service, and inclusivity that she embodied. Her life story is a testament to the profound impact that a devoted mother can have on her children's spiritual and moral development.

Pope Leo XIV's Family Background and Heritage

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Meanwhile, Did you Know that.....

Did you know that despite over 300 years of Spanish rule, the Philippines was never given proper representation in the Spanish Cortes (Parliament)? Unlike Cuba or Puerto Rico, which eventually sent delegates, the Philippines remained a colony without a true voice in the Spanish government. Filipino reformists like Graciano López Jaena, Marcelo H. del Pilar, and José Rizal even launched the Propaganda Movement to demand representation — but their calls were ignored.

This lack of political voice was one of the many factors that fueled the growing resentment among Filipinos, eventually leading to the 1896 Philippine Revolution.  

Finally, Did You Know That......Surprisingly, there were over 100 Filipino revolts against Spanish rule between 1565 and 1898 — almost one uprising per decade! These weren’t just isolated incidents; they reflected widespread resistance led by native chiefs, babaylans (spiritual leaders), and even humble farmers.

From the famous Dagohoy Rebellion in Bohol, which lasted 85 years, to lesser-known revolts like the Silang Revolt in Ilocos, Filipinos consistently fought against oppressive taxes, forced labor, and religious impositions. It was a centuries-long struggle that laid the groundwork for the eventual revolution in 1896.