With the release of his encyclical letter Magnifica Humanitas on May 25, 2026, Pope Leo XIV has signaled that he wants the church to respond to artificial intelligence much as a predecessor, Pope Leo XIII, responded to upheavals during the Industrial Revolution over a century ago.

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.

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

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.