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Anthropic’s alliance with pope on AI harms: all in good faith or ‘Vatican-washing?’ <p>Experts say AI firm’s engagement with Vatican risks creating ‘feelgood’ discourse that lacks critical examination</p><p>Why did Anthropic’s founder sit beside the pope during a warning about AI?</p><p>In the first major written teaching of his papacy, Pope Leo XIV took artificial intelligence to task. The pontiff delineated the technology’s most concerning threats to humanity: <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/26/traders-share-pope-leos-worries-on-ais-job-market-impact.html">replacing workers</a>, <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/25/europe/pope-leo-ai-encyclical-magnifica-humanitas-intl">accelerating war</a> and <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jan/29/gas-power-ai-climate">exploiting the environment</a>. At a ceremony honoring the holy teaching the day of its release at the Vatican, the pope was flanked by an unusual guest speaker: Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah, one of the people behind the AI boom so worrying Leo.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/may/30/pope-leo-anthropic-ai">Continue reading...</a>

EDITORIAL: Pope Leo and the global charge for AI regulation <img width="1672" height="941" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/06/POPE-AI.png?fit=1672%2C941&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Editorial digital portrait of Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV and Artificial Intelligence" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/06/POPE-AI.png?w=1672&amp;ssl=1 1672w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/06/POPE-AI.png?resize=526%2C296&amp;ssl=1 526w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/06/POPE-AI.png?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/06/POPE-AI.png?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/06/POPE-AI.png?resize=750%2C422&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/06/POPE-AI.png?resize=1140%2C642&amp;ssl=1 1140w" sizes="(max-width: 1672px) 100vw, 1672px" /><p>Less human control of…

Pope Leo’s first encyclical tackles artificial intelligence On Monday, Pope Leo XIV unveiled his broad vision for the relationship between artificial intelligence and humanity in his first encyclical, a major papal letter addressed to bishops of the Roman Catholic Church. The document was presented alongside Chris Olah from Anthropic, in what appeared to be an effort to encourage dialogue between AI researchers and wider society. FRANCE 24's correspondent in Rome, Hannah Roberts, has the details.

’Love my woke pope’: Why Pope Leo’s encyclical on AI went viral online Pope Leo XIV has issued a manifesto calling for robust regulation of artificial intelligence

The Vatican is embracing innovation! 🌍🤖 Pope Leo's first encyclical features a groundbreaking partnership with Anthropic, bridging faith and technology. Discover how this alliance is shaping the future of AI and ethics! #… https://www.wired.com/story/anthropic-christopher-olah-pope-ai-encyclical/

Encyclical Letter of His Holiness Leo XIV Magnifica Humanitas ... - Vatican ENCYCLICAL LETTERMAGNIFICA HUMANITASOF HIS HOLINESSPOPE LEO XIVON SAFEGUARDING THE HUMAN PERSONIN THE TIME OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE [Multimedia] ___________________________ INTRODUCTION Theres novaeof our timeTwo biblical imagesBuilding for the common goodRemaining human CHAPTER ONEA DYNAMIC APPROACH FAITHFUL TO THE GOSPEL A Church journeying through human historyThe wisdom of the word of God in dialogue with the human sciencesSocial Doctrine as a shared discernmentThe development of Social Doctrine from Leo XIII to the presentThe first stages of the Church’s Social DoctrineThe years of the Second Vatican CouncilThe recent MagisteriumInterpreting history in the light of faith CHAPTER TWOFOUNDATIONS AND PRINCIPLES OF THE SOCIAL DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH The foundations of Social DoctrineThe human person: image of the Triune GodThe equal dignity of all human beingsThe supreme value of human rightsThe principles of Social DoctrineThe principle of the common goodThe principle of the universal destination of goodsThe principle of subsidiarityThe principle of solidarityThe principle of social justiceInteg…

Pope Leo's first encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas," argues AI is not morally neutral, that human dignity is the non-negotiable standard, and that vulnerability is not a defect to fix. Worth reading beyond Catholic audiences. 🔗 www.nevillehobson.io/staying-huma...

What has Pope Leo warned about AI – and why that’s significant The pontiff presented his encyclical at the Vatican alongside AI experts.

Pope Leo XIV to release long-awaited AI manifesto on ethical risks and global impact Pope Leo XIV will publish on Monday his long-awaited manifesto on artificial intelligence, outlining the Catholic Church’s response to the technology’s ethical and social challenges. The U.S.-born pontiff will personally present the “Magnifica Humanitas” encyclical at the Vatican alongside senior Church officials and leading AI experts, including Anthropic co-founder Dario Amodei.

Opinion: Pope Leo reminds us of the value of our shared humanity Pope Leo's first encyclical voices his concerns about technology and AI. The pope cautions about the illusions AI bots can create, and how important actual human relationships are.

In first encyclical, Pope Leo urges world to 'disarm' AI amid increased reliance | USCCB In first encyclical, Pope Leo urges world to 'disarm' AI amid increased reliance Presenting the first encyclical of his papacy, Pope Leo XIV warned that artificial intelligence risks deepening inequality, weakening human relationships and concentrating power unless guided by ethical oversight. Josephine Peterson May 25, 2026 Pope Leo XIV speaks at a presentation on the release of his encyclical "Magnifica Humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence" at Synod Hall at the Vatican May 25, 2026. The document marks the first encyclical of his pontificate. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez) VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Presenting the first encyclical of his pontificate, Pope Leo XIV warned that artificial intelligence must be "disarmed," urging governments, tech leaders and society to confront the rapidly growing technology before it weakens human relationships, critical thinking and peace itself. With its authoritative teaching, the 82-page encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas" ("Magnificent Humanity"), significantly boosts the Catholic Church's position as an active voice in discus…

Breaking: the Vatican did not write Magnifica Humanitas in isolation. They assembled theologians alongside Christopher Olah, an AI interpretability researcher from Anthropic, to develop the first papal encyclical on artificial intelligence. Theology and neural network research in the same room, pro

Pope Leo's 'Magnifica humanitas': AI must serve humanity not ... Pope Pope Leo XIV encyclical artificial intelligence Magnifica humanitas Pope Leo’s ‘Magnifica humanitas’: AI must serve humanity not concentrate power Marking the 135th anniversary of Rerum novarum, Pope Leo XIV releases his first encyclical, entitled ‘Magnifica humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence.’ He appeals for the safeguarding of humanity, promotion of truth, dignity of work, social justice, and peace. By Isabella Piro “Humanity, created by God in all its grandeur, is today facing a pivotal choice: either to construct a new Tower of Babel or to build the city in which God and humanity dwell together.” The opening words of Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence , summarize its underlying reasons and purpose. Published on Monday, May 25, the Pope signed the encyclical on May 15, the 135th anniversary of the promulgation of Pope Leo XIII’s Rerum novarum . Pope Leo XIV has taken up the legacy of his predecessor, writing a social encyclical which addresses one of the principal challeng…

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.

Pope Leo calls to 'disarm' AI in major document, warns of technologic threats to humanity | National Catholic Reporter Vatican Vatican News News Pope Leo XIV smiles as he greets visitors and pilgrims from the popemobile while riding around St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican before his weekly general audience May 20, 2026. (CNS/Lola Gomez) by Justin McLellan Vatican Correspondent View Author Profile [email protected] Follow on Twitter at @m/McLellan_Js Join the Conversation Send your thoughts to Letters to the Editor . Learn more Vatican City — May 25, 2026 Share on Bluesky Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Email to a friend Print With the most authoritative document yet of his still-young pontificate, Pope Leo XIV directed the Catholic Church's moral gaze toward the frantic pace of technological development that threatens human solidarity. With AI as its entry point, Leo used his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas ("Magnificent Humanity"), on safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence, to articulate the church's position on a wide range of contemporary crises, including war, modern slavery, wealth inequality, the erosion of democracy and the devaluing …

Pope Leo Uses First Major Papal Text to Warn About Dangers of AI - TIME Pope Leo XIV has issued the first major theological text of his papacy , warning about the growing power of artificial intelligence and calling for stronger regulation of the technology. Released Monday, the 42,300-word encyclical “ Magnifica Humanitas ” marks Pope Leo’s most sweeping statement yet on the promise and dangers of AI, a topic he has repeatedly spoken about in the year since his election. Framed as an appeal for the defense of humanity in a rapidly automating world, the text urges governments, corporations, and individuals to slow the rate of technological development and ensure that AI remains subject to ethical and political oversight. He presented the encyclical at the Vatican alongside Christopher Olah, a co-founder of Anthropic, in a symbolic gesture of dialogue between Church leadership and the AI industry. The pope emphasized in the document that he is not opposed to innovation. Rather than rejecting technological progress, he wrote that “technology should not be considered, in itself, as a force antagonistic to humanity,” but instead must be guided by responsible and ethical use. But he wa…

Pope Leo takes aim at AI in encyclical FRANCE 24's François Picard welcomes David Gibson, journalist and director of Fordham University's Center on Religion and Culture. On Monday Pope Leo set out his sweeping vision for AI and humanity. His first encyclical - a special paper letter that's sent to bishops int he Roman Catholic Church - was presented to the world, alongside Anthropic's Chris Olah, an attempt to demonstrate the possible dialogue between AI scientists and the rest of the world. Analysts are already comparing Leo's document to Pope Francis' 2015 climate encyclical that sparked global political debate.

Pope Leo issued an encyclical about the ethics of AI. That makes building data centers against Christian values. I think it would be hilarious to push a lawsuit and watch Trump try to thread the needle on that one.

🧠 The Pope addresses concerns about artificial intelligence's limitations and potential risks. Religious leaders consider how AI development aligns with ethical principles and human values. 💬 Hacker News 🔗 https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/05/pope-leo-ai-catholic-church/687298 #AI #tech