Pope Leo urges priests to stop using AI to write sermons

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Pope Leo XIV urges Catholic priests to resist the temptation of using AI for writing sermons, emphasizing the importance of human intelligence in sharing faith.
During a closed-door meeting with clergy in Rome, he emphasized the need to use brains and creativity to avoid losing the capacity for intellectual exercise.
The pope also cautioned against over-reliance on social media, highlighting the illusion of “likes” and “followers” on platforms like TikTok.
Pope Leo XIV has a history of commenting on world politics, especially regarding artificial intelligence and its impact on human dignity and justice.
He has criticized the Trump administration, particularly on issues of immigration and diplomatic policies, leading to labels such as “woke” from some critics.
The pope draws historical parallels for his views, citing popes and encyclicals addressing industrial revolutions and modern challenges like AI.
Prior to his papacy, he opposed the Trump administration’s immigration policies, stating that Jesus does not ask us to rank our love for others.

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