Pope Leo XIV ‘s first encyclical is a 42,000-word letter on AI. Here’s what it says.
Pope Leo XIV ‘s first encyclical is a 42,000-word letter on AI. Here’s what it says.
Publish Date: 2026-05-25 07:36:00
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- Pope Leo XIV presented his first encyclical as pontiff in St. Peter’s Basilica, a 42,000-word letter on artificial intelligence titled “Magnifica humanitas,” which emphasizes the ethical responsibility of AI developers to safeguard humanity.
- The Vatican emphasized the papal encyclical as a letter from the pope to church leaders to offer his interpretation of Catholic doctrine, marking Leo XIV’s inaugural encyclical since he began his papacy in May 2025.
- Among the notable attendees of the encyclical presentation was Chris Olah, co-founder of Anthropic, which focuses on developing AI technology.
- The document includes a direct plea to AI developers to consider the ethical and spiritual implications of their technology, highlighting that every design choice reflects a vision of humanity.
- Additionally, the pope’s encyclical reiterates his earlier concerns expressed in February and at a recent Vatican conference, warning against the spiritual and relational deficiencies of AI and urging the importance of human intelligence and interaction.
