Pope Leo is right about AI — he’s just too late

Published June 3, 2026 11:00am ET



As artificial intelligence rapidly advances, and massive global changes hang in the balance, Pope Leo XIV recently declared that humans must maintain control of this incredibly powerful technology, lest we lose our humanity.

Pope Leo’s recent document, Magnifica Humanitas, has sparked worldwide debate by warning humanity about the dangers of AI. His concerns are thoughtful, sincere, and rooted in a desire to ensure that technology serves mankind.

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