Pope Leo XIV attends the presentation of his first encyclical, "Magnifica humanitas," at the the Vatican on May 25, 2026.
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"Magnifica Humanitas" tackles the social, economic and political challenges associated with artificial intelligence.
Pope Leo XIV attends the presentation of his first encyclical, "Magnifica humanitas," at the the Vatican on May 25, 2026.
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