Magnifica Humanitas: why Pope Leo’s first encyclical is not just about AI
Cardinals attend the presentation of "Magnifica Humanitas" at the Vatican's Synod Hall on 25 May 2026, the first encyclical of Pope Leo XIV's papacy, which focuses on the rise of artificial intelligence. Photo: OSV News/Simone Risoluti, Vatican Media.
When Pope Leo XIV walked into the Vatican's Synod Hall on 25 May to present his first encyclical in person, the international press lined up ...