On May 25, Pope Leo XIV issued the first encyclical of his pontificate: Magnifica Humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence.
Across five chapters, the Holy Father addresses the profound threats AI and digital technologies pose to humanity. He issues an urgent call to “disarm” AI by safeguarding human dignity and actively promoting truth, the dignity of work, social justice, and peace. Below are some resources to help you learn about Magnifica Humanitas- Magnificent Humanity. More will be added in the days ahead.

RESOURCES

Pope Leo’s Press Release
Watch this video where Pope Leo XIV delivers his full address at the Vatican launch of Magnifica Humanitas: On the Protection of Human Dignity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. Speaking from the Synod Hall, the pope personally presents this social encyclical in an uncommon gesture, highlighting how AI and the digital revolution carry “even greater consequences” than past technological shifts.

Pope Leo calls for people of all backgrounds to engage in collaborative discussion of the risks and promises of artificial intelligence. Join the Public Dialogue “AI, Catholic Social Teaching, and Pope Leo’s Invitation to Dialogue with the World” featuring Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, Vilas Dhar, Molly Kinder, Anna Rowlands, and Jasmine Sun on September 9th at 6:00 p.m. EDT. Details and a link to RSVP are available here
This Dialogue will bring Catholic leaders into conversation with leading voices in technology and AI policy to take up questions at the heart of Magnifica Humanitas:
– What does it mean to safeguard human dignity in the age of AI?
– How can we build a digital environment and economy that puts people first and serves the common good?
– What would a human-centered vision of AI ask of lawmakers, of employers, and of each of us? And
– where can Catholics most effectively help shape policy conversations about technology?

The Website of The Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development
has these resources:
– A brief summary of the Encyclical
– A YouTube Video with highlights of the Encyclical
– Key Ideas and an Extended Summary of the Encyclical
It can also be downloaded here: Summary Magnifica Humanitas EN

The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns
has these resources:
– A statement from the Joint Maryknoll Leadership Teams
– A Simplified Study Guide