Artificial Intelligence

Analysis

'Magnifica Humanitas': Reading Pope Leo's vision between the lines

Michael R. Heinlein · May 25, 2026

Pope Leo XIV's widely anticipated first encyclical on artificial intelligence is here, and it offers a clear path forward to one of the most pressing challenges of our age.

'Magnifica Humanitas': Pope Leo's AI encyclical warns of temptation to build future excluding God

Courtney Mares · May 25, 2026

Pope Leo XIV published his landmark encyclical on artificial intelligence "Magnifica Humanitas" May 25, comparing the attempt to build an AI future that excludes God to the "Tower of Babel".

13 things to know about Pope Leo's encyclical on AI

Maria Wiering · May 25, 2026

What does it mean to safeguard our humanity? That question is at the heart of Pope Leo XIV's much anticipated first encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas".

What is Anthropic?

A look at the company joining Pope Leo for AI encyclical release

Gina Christian · May 22, 2026

When he releases his highly anticipated first encyclical "Magnifica Humanitas" May 25, Pope Leo XIV will be present at the press conference -- something atypical for such announcements, which are usually handled by senior Vatican officials.

Pope Leo to release AI encyclical May 25

Courtney Mares · May 20, 2026

Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, will be published May 25, addressing artificial intelligence and the protection of human dignity, the Vatican has announced.

Pope Leo approves creation of interdicasterial commission on AI

Isabella H. de Carvalho · May 19, 2026

Pope Leo XIV approved the creation of an Interdicasterial Commission on Artificial Intelligence in a rescript released May 16. The rescript was signed by Cardinal Michael Czerny, prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.

The blasphemous temptations of AI Jesus

A deeper relationship with Jesus is there for the taking — and not at $1.99 a minute

Anna Farrow · April 29, 2026

You would think, given thousands of years of evidence, that we would wise up and recognize a come-on without waiting for the inevitable devolution into tatters and chaos. But the grift is always compelling.

AI Jesus — crossing the line?

Catholic voices united in condemning digital Christ

Luke Mandato · April 29, 2026

With each day bringing seemingly new technological discoveries and advancements it can become daunting to keep track the changes. Every so often, however, one such advancement is so eye-catching and jarring that you cannot help but engage with curiosity.

Catholic health care dives into AI realm

In 'infancy stage,' but results encouraging so far

Quinton Amundson · April 23, 2026

There is a growing commitment among Canadian Catholic health-care institutions to integrate artificial intelligence, robotics and other paradigm-shifting innovations to enhance patient care and streamline administrative functions.

Education conference tackles AI for parents

Urged to move beyond fear

Luke Mandato · April 10, 2026

With artificial intelligence increasingly shaping how Catholic students are taught, Ontario parents are being called to learn about the changes their children face in our digital age.