Marking the 135th anniversary of Pope Leo XIII’s Rerum novarum, Pope Leo XIV released his first encyclical, entitled Magnifica humanitas. The Latin title means “Magnificent Humanity.” The document is subtitled “On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence.” In it, the pope appeals for the safeguarding of humanity, promotion of truth, dignity of work, social justice, and peace.

Here are some articles from the Vatican News:

• Pope Leo presents “Magnifica humanitas” calling for disarmament of AI
• AI must serve humanity not concentrate power

The full text of the encyclical can be read online at the Vatican website:

Magnifica humanitas