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.
Read Pope Leo XIV’s Encyclical: Magnifica Humanitas
Read the official text and coverage regarding the encyclical on Artificial Intelligence directly on the Holy See’s authorized news outlet.
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Official Text: Magnifica Humanitas
Read the complete and official Encyclical Letter of Pope Leo XIV on Artificial Intelligence directly from the Holy See archive.
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