Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo called for measures to ensure an economy that “favors human dignity,” first and foremost through transparency and accountability.

“The possible visit by Pope Leo would be a source of profound joy for the church and for all the Uruguayan people. We remain hopeful.”

In his new encyclical on artificial intelligence, Pope Leo XIV took aim at the normalization of war, made more dangerous by a digital revolution.

Catholic bishops are welcoming Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, dedicated to safeguarding human dignity by invoking Catholic social teaching as a framework for anchoring artificial intelligence.

Speaking after the promulgation of “Magnifica Humanitas,” the pope explained that he had consulted with scientists, engineers, policymakers, educators and parents as he was working on the encyclical.

A May 25 presentation coincided with the Vatican’s release of Pope Leo’s first encyclical on safeguarding the human person in the age of artificial intelligence.

“Today is just the beginning, the start of a long collaboration between those of us who are building this and those who can see what we, from inside, cannot.”

“We encourage all people of good will to reflect on this rich papal teaching and to seek ways in which to apply it in their lives.”

This is not a future problem. This is a now problem. Time to get to work.

What does it mean to safeguard our humanity? That question is at the heart of “Magnifica Humanitas.”