ND Experts on Pope Leo’s AI Encyclical | Experts | Notre Dame News

ND Experts on Pope Leo’s AI Encyclical | Experts | Notre Dame News

ND Experts on Pope Leo’s AI Encyclical | Experts | Notre Dame News

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Publish Date: 2026-05-21 12:08:00

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  • Pope Leo XIV is expected to release his first encyclical, Magnifica humanitas, on May 25, that will provide guidance on safeguarding the human person in the context of artificial intelligence (AI).
  • The encyclical was officially signed on May 15, the 135th anniversary of Pope Leo XIII’s encyclical responding to the industrial revolution.
  • The focus of Magnifica humanitas is to offer moral guidance to bishops, clergy, and the faithful during the rise of artificial intelligence.
  • Notre Dame faculty experts are available for speaking engagements regarding aspects of Magnifica humanitas and AI.
  • For media inquiries concerning this topic, the University of Notre Dame’s Associate Director Carrie Gates can be contacted at [email protected] or 574-993-9220.