Anticipating the Encyclical on Artificial Intelligence: Pope will show an ethical code for AI is not enough, head of papal academy says – Catholic Saskatoon News
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Publish Date: 2026-05-22 11:24:00
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- The upcoming encyclical by Pope Leo XIV, titled “Magnifica Humanitas,” will emphasize the importance of integrating the Christian vision into the ethical approach to artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies.
- According to Bishop Antonio Staglianò, the president of the Pontifical Academy of Theology, ethical guidelines alone are insufficient and can easily be manipulated by profit-driven tech companies.
- There is a call for a “true great political and social revolution” to recognize Earth as a gift and all human beings as children of God who deserve love, solidarity, and protection.
- The Pontifical Academy of Theology has launched an “observatory on the contribution of digital technologies to the environment” to promote a sustainable digital ecology.
- The encyclical aims to provide theological guidelines that support ethical action and enhance understanding of the inherent dignity of human beings in the digital age.
- The academy is advocating for a dialogue-driven approach that brings together multiple stakeholders to ensure the respectful use of technology.
- The observatory seeks to amplify the voices of sustainability practitioners, such as local farmers and Indigenous peoples, and to foster inclusive dialogue.
- Pope Leo emphasizes the choice between a dystopian world or a civilization of love and ethical integration rooted in the heart, advocating for a future built on peace, solidarity, justice, and recreation.
