Magnifica Humanitas: Pope Leo XIV Weighs In On The Perils And Promises Of Artificial Intelligence (opens in new tab)

Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, issued on May 25, 2026, is a revolutionary critique of Artificial Intelligence. Blending theological depth with sharp economic analysis, the Pontiff warns against a "technocratic paradigm" that fuels inequality and "new forms of slavery." Featuring Anthropic’s Chris Olah at its launch, the document calls for the "disarming" of AI in warfare and a global commitment to "shared standards of social justice," urging humanity to prioritize digni...