Pope Leo XIV issued his first encyclical on artificial intelligence, calling for the 'disarming' of artificial intelligence and robust regulation. The encyclical was presented at the Vatican alongside AI experts, including the co-founder of Anthropic. According to Al Jazeera, Pope Leo XIV stated that ownership of artificial intelligence data must not be left solely in private hands. Daily Sabah reported that he said artificial intelligence developers should work for the common good rather than profit. The South China Morning Post reported that he said artificial intelligence should be human-friendly and that the 'just war' theory is outdated. ABC Australia reported that he urged global governments to slow down the development of AI systems and their disruptive effects. DW reported that Pope Leo XIV issued an unprecedented apology for the church's role in slavery.