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Pope Leo presents ‘Magnifica Humanitas’ calling for disarmament of AI

At the presentation of his first social encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” Pope Leo XIV appealed for artificial intelligence to be placed firmly at the service of humanity, warning against technologies that foster domination, exclusion and war.

Pope Leo XIV invites church to participate in World Mission Sunday in October

“On World Mission Sunday, every Catholic community is invited to pray and offer spiritual and material sacrifices for the missionary efforts in areas of first evangelization and the support of young churches.”

Cardinal Cupich: Pope’s encyclical ‘a new lens’ for church’s social doctrine

In an interview with Vatican News, Cardinal Cupich says Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, “Magnifica humanitas” recognizes that “new technology has the potential to overtake our capacity to control it, and the pope is giving us a wake-up call to seize this moment with urgency.”

Pope to lead worldwide Rosary for peace in Vatican Gardens

Pope Leo XIV has appealed for peace in the world throughout his pontificate. His appeals have been accompanied with consistent calls for prayer.

Pope Leo’s ‘Magnifica Humanitas’: AI must serve humanity not concentrate power

Marking the 135th anniversary of “Rerum Novarum,” Pope Leo XIV released his first encyclical, entitled “Magnifica Humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence.” He appealed for the safeguarding of humanity, promotion of truth, dignity of work, social justice and peace.

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

Meeting with participants in a Vatican conference on artificial intelligence, Pope Leo XIV encourages efforts to educate people about AI while leading them to Christ and a “restored trust in technology.”

Pope praises Catholic Extension Society for bringing Christ to remote communities

Pope Leo on May 18 met with members of the Board of Governors of Catholic Extension Society and their families. Addressing them in the Vatican ahead of the Solemnity of Pentecost, the pope said he hoped their pilgrimage would deepen their prayer and strengthen their communion with the successor of Peter and the universal church.

One year in, Pope Leo navigates division through dialogue in his push for peace

One year after stepping onto the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica and greeting the world with the words, “May peace be with you all,” Pope Leo XIV has emerged as a pontiff attempting to guide a polarized church and fractured world through dialogue, peace and increasingly forceful speech defending human dignity.

Pope approves creation of interdicasterial commission on artificial intelligence

Pope Leo XIV approved the creation of an Interdicasterial Commission on Artificial Intelligence in a rescript dated May 12, released on May 16, and signed by Cardinal Michael Czerny, prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.

Pope's first encyclical to be published May 25

Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical letter "Magnifica humanitas," on safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence, will be released on May 25, 2026.

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