Pope Leo calls for being ‘profoundly human’ in the age of AI

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Pope Leo XIV released his first major papal document, Magnifica Humanitas, addressing the risks posed by AI and urging new ethical frameworks to protect human dignity amid rapid technological changes. The encyclical highlights concerns over AI-driven warfare and its impact on labor and society.

Pope Leo XIV attends the presentation of his first Encyclical Letter "Magnifica humanitas" on May 25, 2026 in Vatican City, Vatican. | Getty Images Pope Leo XIV warned of the risks of AI and unconstrained technological power in his first major papal document released on Monday. Magnifica Humanitas is the pope's manifesto on "safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence," in which he discusses the dangers of AI-powered warfare, the effects of AI on labor, and the need for new legal and ethical frameworks to govern technology. In his papal encyclical - a kind of open letter from the Catholic Church - Pope Leo stressed the economic and social upheaval that rapid AI adoption is creating, with inadequate protections for individuals that threaten human dignity. He com … Read the full story at The Verge.