Papal Encyclical – Magnifica Humanitas

Pope Leo XIV’s Encyclical on AI

Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas (on AI and the human person), was released 25 May 2026.

An audiobook narrated by Sr Bernadette Reis FSP is available at vaticannews.va.

A Pastoral Kit with summaries, reflections, prayers, and activities for all ages is available in several
languages: humandevelopment.va.

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Dear Parishioners,

The following documents are available for your reflection via the link to our Google Drive: an Address of Pope Leo XIV on the presentation and promulgation of the Encyclical Letter Magnifica Humanitas, and the
Encyclical Letter itself, Magnifica Humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence. 

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“No computational system, however sophisticated, can create a heart that gives itself, or a conscience that discerns good from evil. Even when machines excel in efficiency, a human face that asks to be gazed upon remains the center of our history. This human face is the fullness toward which history is moving.” (par. 233)

We encourage you to take time to read and reflect on these important teachings.