A day after Pope Leo XIV published Magnifica Humanitas, his AI encyclical is being read in policy capitals as the most direct papal tech intervention in decades.

"Magnifica Humanitas" tackles the social, economic and political challenges associated with artificial intelligence.

The 83-page papal circular titled “Magnificent Humanity” calls for government regulation of AI companies and protection and retraining of workers who may be impacted.

AI has been a core part of Pope Leo’s papacy

Pope Leo XIV called for the regulation of AI in his first encyclical to ensure it is used for the common good rather than profit.