Leo XIV released his first encyclical on the 135th anniversary of Rerum Novarum, the 1891 papal document on the upheavals of the Industrial Revolution.

"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.