Pope: Church must restore ‘trust in technology,’ guide people to Christ

Pope Leo XIV addressed the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, emphasizing the role of the Church in fostering educational efforts about AI.
The conference focused on “Preserving human faces and voices,” promoting the responsible use of digital technologies to serve humanity.
Drawing on the Second Vatican Council’s Decree on Mass Media, the Pope highlighted that the Church aims to employ technology to bring salvation and truth to everyone.
Noting the risk of unbridled technological advancement undermining human dignity, Pope Leo urged a shift towards an anthropological rather than merely technological challenge.
He stressed the importance of contemplation of Christ to understand our true humanity and encouraged educational systems to develop AI and media literacy in young people.
Pope Leo called for a holistic approach to help young people integrate technology use with a Christian lifestyle, promoting moderation and discipline.
He concluded by emphasizing the importance of the Church’s role in guiding individuals towards a restored trust in technology aligned with spiritual and ethical values.

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