The pontiff presented his encyclical at the Vatican alongside AI experts.

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.

Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, Magnifica humanitas, calls for disarming AI and rules out algorithmic warfare. Anthropic's Chris Olah presented alongside cardinals.

VATICAN CITY, May 25 : Pope Leo issued his first major document on Monday, urging international regulation to slow down the development of AI systems, which he said spread…

The pontiff's first encyclical set up another potential flash point with the Trump administration, which has worked aggressively to deregulate AI development.

Pope Leo XIV called on Monday for the 'disarming' and robust regulation of artificial intelligence and for its developers to work for the common good...

Pope Leo called for the ‘disarming’ of artificial intelligence, and warned of ‘new forms of slavery’ behind its rise.

Pope Leo XIV called for the “disarming” of artificial intelligence in his first encyclical. He warned that the rapidly expanding technology risks fuelling warfare, exploitation…

Pope Leo XIV called for robust regulation of artificial intelligence in his first encyclical Magnifica Humanitas

Pope Leo XIV’s AI manifesto urges ‘disarming’ artificial intelligence, condemns AI-directed weapons and warns of new forms of slavery and hidden exploitation.

The first U.S. pope called for ownership of AI data not to be left solely in private hands and for policy makers to protect the rights of workers and children.

In "Magnifica humanitas," Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, he warned about job losses, Big Tech's grip on AI, and had a message for developers.

In landmark encyclical, pontiff compares AI to nuclear power and urges global rules grounded in conscience and responsibility

Pope Leo XIV urged global leaders to regulate AI advancements, cautioning that unchecked development risks fueling conflict and concentrating power among a select few.

Why the Catholic Church is concerned about Big Tech.

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

Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical uses AI as a lens to diagnose older problems: concentrated power, eroding democracy, and a tech elite that shapes the world to its own advantage.

Pope Leo XIV called for artificial intelligence to be more strictly regulated, warning that it can help spread misinformation and normalize war. He also issued an unprecedented…

In his "Magnifica Humanitas" encyclical, Pope Leo warns that as civilization grapples with the power of AI, the main challenge is remaining "profoundly human."

He pointed out that significant control over digital systems, infrastructure, and data increasingly rests with major economic and technological actors rather than with states.

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.