Pope Leo XIV is establishing a special commission on artificial intelligence to coordinate the Catholic Church's position and actions regarding the development of AI. This was reported by Politico, according to UNN.
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The Vatican stated that the decision was made due to the rapid spread of artificial intelligence technologies, their potential impact on humanity, and the Church's concerns regarding human dignity. The announcement came the day after the Pontiff signed his first encyclical—a pastoral letter addressed to the world's bishops.
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The document is expected to be released in the coming weeks. According to Politico, in it, Pope Leo XIV plans to pay special attention to the ethical use of artificial intelligence, as well as its impact on labor, justice, and world peace.
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The Pontiff has repeatedly spoken out about the risks of AI since his election in May 2025. He stated that the Catholic Church must offer the world its social teaching to respond to challenges related to human dignity and labor in the era of artificial intelligence development.
In June 2025, Pope Leo also warned of the dangers of using AI for "selfish gain," fueling conflicts, and influencing children and youth. According to him, technologies should help the younger generation develop, rather than hinder the formation of responsibility and maturity.
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