Pope Leo XIV calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity
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NBC NewsBMay 25, 12:14 PM
Pope Leo XIV Warns of Risks of AI, Calls for Robust Regulation
Pope Leo XIV is calling for robust regulation of artificial intelligence in his newly released manifesto on safeguarding humanity in an era of increasing reliance on AI. In the highly anticipated docu
The VergeBMay 25, 3:05 PM
Pope Leo calls for being ‘profoundly human’ in the age of AI
Pope Leo XIV attends the presentation of his first Encyclical Letter "Magnifica humanitas" on May 25, 2026 in Vatican City, Vatican. | Getty Images Pope Leo XIV warned of the risks of AI and unconst
The AtlanticAMay 25, 12:16 PM
Pope Leo’s Unsettling Vision of the AI Future
His new encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, seeks to counterbalance alarm with hope but lands firmly on one side.
CBS NewsBMay 25, 3:23 PM
Pope Leo calls for "disarming" of AI in technology-focused encyclical
In his "Magnifica Humanitas" encyclical, Pope Leo warns that as civilization grapples with the power of AI, the main challenge is remaining "profoundly human."
CBS NewsBMay 25, 2:43 PM
Pope Leo warns about dangers of AI
In Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, or papal declaration, the pontiff warned about the dangers of artificial intelligence. Chris Livesay reports.
HuffPostCMay 25, 9:56 AM
Pope Leo's New Major AI Warning Sets Up Fresh Clash With Donald Trump
The pontiff's first encyclical set up another potential flash point with the Trump administration, which has worked aggressively to deregulate AI development.
Business InsiderBMay 25, 12:55 PM
3 big takeaways from Pope Leo's letter on AI
Pope Leo XIV speaks with Christopher Olah, pictured right, who is the cofounder of Anthropic on May 25, 2026. Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP via Getty Images Pope Leo XIV issued a letter on AI and its impact
Mother JonesBMay 24, 4:58 PM
Is Pope Leo Joining the Anti-AI Resistance?
Having spoken out for the welfare of immigrants and against the war in Iran—and drawn the ire of some American conservatives in the process—Pope Leo XIV is now calling on the world to safeguard human
The GuardianAMay 25, 12:29 PM
Pope Leo denounces ‘culture of power’ driving rise of AI
Pontiff calls for ‘disarming’ of artificial intelligence and apologises for church’s delay in condemning slavery Pope Leo has denounced the “culture of power” driving the rapid rise of artificial int
VoxBMay 25, 2:45 PM
The pope takes on AI
Pope Leo XIV gestures as he addresses the crowd during the weekly general audience at St Peter's Square in the Vatican on May 20, 2026. | Tiziana Fabi/AFP via Getty Images Monday morning, the Roman
MSNBCCMay 25, 1:36 PM
Pope Leo XIV apologizes for Vatican’s role in legitimizing slavery
No pope had ever publicly acknowledged the Vatican’s role in giving European sovereigns explicit authority to subjugate and enslave “infidels.” The post Pope Leo XIV apologizes for Vatican’s role in
NBC NewsBMay 25, 10:08 AM
Pope Leo warns AI is fueling conflict, urges world to ‘slow’ advances
Pope Leo XIV has called for AI advances to be slowed down while blaming the technology for fueling conflict around the world.
NPRAMay 25, 9:32 AM
Pope Leo takes aim at big tech in sweeping encyclical on AI
"Magnifica Humanitas" tackles the social, economic and political challenges associated with artificial intelligence.
New York TimesAMay 25, 9:40 AM
Pope Leo Has Released an Encyclical About A.I. Why Is That Important?
Leo XIV issued his thoughts about artificial intelligence in the modern world using a centuries-old form of papal communication called an encyclical.
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PBS NewsHourAMay 25, 1:44 PM
Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity
The pope's first encyclical has been eagerly awaited ever since the first U.S.-born pope announced that he considered AI to be the biggest challenge facing humanity today.
BBC NewsAMay 25, 4:08 PM
Pope Leo says AI must be 'disarmed' in first major teaching
The pontiff also warned of a "new digital slaveries" in his first encyclical since becoming Pope last year.
Al JazeeraBMay 25, 3:06 PM
Pope Leo calls for ‘disarming’ of artificial intelligence
Pope Leo has warned that some AI-powered weapons systems are becoming ‘practically beyond human control'.
The HillBMay 25, 1:40 PM
Pope Leo manifesto: World leaders should be ‘slowing things down’ on AI
Pope Leo XIV on Monday warned about the risks posed by AI in his first encyclical. In the manifesto, titled “Magnifica Humanitas,” the pontiff wrote that policymakers must address the widespread avai
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Washington TimesCMay 25, 10:57 AM
Pope Leo XIV calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity
Pope Leo XIV called Monday for robust regulation of artificial intelligence and for its developers to work for the common good rather than profit, issuing a sweeping manifesto on safeguarding humankin
BreitbartDMay 25, 11:30 AM
Pope Calls for Robust Regulation of AI and Its Human Developers
Robust regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) and its human developers is essential for the common good to be served rather than naked, undisguised profit. Pope Leo XIV made this clarion call Mond
Washington ExaminerCMay 25, 3:28 PM
Pope Leo urges significant regulation to disarm AI
Pope Leo XIV called for the regulation of artificial intelligence to ensure it is used for the common good rather than profit in his first encyclical, released on Monday, titled “Magnifica Humanitas:
Daily WireCMay 23, 6:30 AM
The Pope And AI Walk Into A Bar…
In a standoff over ethics and foreign affairs with the leader of the free world, a company can do worse than to post up a co-founder alongside the spiritual father of roughly 1 in 5 living human being
Washington ExaminerCMay 25, 2:40 PM
Pope Leo apologizes for Catholic Church’s legitimizing of slavery: ‘Wound in Christian memory’
Pope Leo XIV apologized on Monday for the Catholic Church’s legitimization of slavey, saying the delay in denouncing the practice was a “wound in Christian memory.” Leo, the first American pope, relea
Just the NewsCMay 25, 12:00 AM
Pope Leo urges world to rein in AI’s power to eliminate jobs, automate warfare in first encyclical
Roman Catholic Church leader also asks for forgiveness for church’s slowness in condemning slavery centuries ago.
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