AI Is Key Challenge for Humanity! Pope Leo XIV Outlines Papal Vision
Pope Leo XIV Outlines Papal Vision, Flags AI as Key Challenge for Humanity
In his first formal audience as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV articulated his vision for the papacy, emphasizing artificial intelligence (AI) as a critical challenge facing humanity.
Speaking to the cardinals who elected him, the former Cardinal Robert Prevost, now the first U.S.-born pope, reaffirmed his commitment to the modernizing reforms of Pope Francis, aiming for an inclusive Catholic Church that prioritizes the “least and rejected.”
Echoing Francis, Leo XIV endorsed the Second Vatican Council’s 1960s reforms, which opened the Church to greater engagement with the modern world.
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He highlighted AI’s profound implications, warning that it poses risks to human dignity, justice, and labor. His focus on AI aligns with Vatican concerns, as outlined in the January 2025 document “Antiqua et Nova,” which urges ethical AI use to complement, not replace, human intelligence.
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