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Magnifica Humanitas: What Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical says about AI, jobs, power and Big Tech

Pope Leo XIV has released Magnifica Humanitas, an encyclical on artificial intelligence. The document warns about concentrated AI power, job losses, and autonomous weapons. It calls for robust regulations and responsible development to ensure AI benefits humanity and avoids deepening inequality.

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Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity

Pope Leo XIV's encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas," urges robust AI regulation and ethical development for humanity's good, not profit. He warned against AI in warfare and the concentration of power, calling for external oversight and a slowdown in development to prioritize human dignity and the common good.

The Economic Times

Vatican Slavery Apology From Pope Leo XIV Acknowledges Historic Complicity

Pope Leo XIV apologises for the Holy See's role in legitimising slavery, exposing the Vatican's centuries‑long silence and unresolved questions over historic papal decrees.

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With AI manifesto, Leo joins pantheon of popes who urged world to change

Pope Leo XIV has released a new document, "Magnifica Humanitas," calling for global leaders to regulate artificial intelligence. This marks the latest in a long tradition of papal calls for social justice. The Pope warns that AI could spread misinformation and lead to conflict. His message emphasizes the need for…

The Economic Times

Pope Leo delivered a landmark apology over the slave trade. Here’s why

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Pope Leo XIV vs Donald Trump: Vatican Sparks Fury By Ordering Blind De-Regulation Of AI To Halt

Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, calls for strict regulation of artificial intelligence and pointedly challenges Donald Trump's drive to deregulate the sector.

International Business Times UK

Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Vatican's role in legitimizing slavery

Pope Leo XIV has made a historic apology for the role the Holy See played in legitimizing slavery

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Pope Leo takes big shot at Trump over Iran war; calls for ‘disarming’ of AI

Pope Leo XIV called for the “disarming” of artificial intelligence in his first encyclical. He warned that the rapidly expanding technology risks fuelling warfare, exploitation and “new forms of slavery” unless it is placed firmly under human control.

The Times of India

Pope urges 'disarming' of artificial intelligence in major manifesto

VATICAN CITY - Pope Leo XIV called on Monday for the "disarming" of artificial intelligence in his long-awaited manifesto on the rapidly developing technology, and warned of "new forms of slavery" behind its rise.

Bangkok Post

Pope Leo issues historic apology for Vatican’s own role in legitimising slavery

Pope Leo XIV’s apology marks the first public acknowledgement of the role the Holy See played in the slave trade

The Independent UK

Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity

Pope Leo XIV has called for robust regulation of artificial intelligence and for its developers to work for the common good rather than profit

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Pope Leo warns AI risks accelerating war and threatens humanity in landmark manifesto

Pope Leo XIV called for robust regulation of artificial intelligence in his first encyclical Magnifica Humanitas

The Independent UK

Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Holy See's own role in legitimizing slavery

Pope Leo XIV has made a historic apology for the role the Holy See itself played in legitimizing slavery

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Pope Leo XIV calls for 'robust' regulation of AI in sweeping manifesto

Pope Leo XIV on Monday published his long-awaited manifesto on artificial intelligence outlining the Catholic Church’s response to the technology’s ethical and social challenges. The US-born pontiff presented the eagerly awaited “Magnifica Humanitas” encyclical at the Vatican alongside senior Church officials and leading AI experts after having announced upon his…

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Irish premier arrives at Vatican for meeting with the Pope

Mr Martin and his wife Mary were greeted in the San Damaso Courtyard on Friday morning by Prefect of the Papal Household Petar Rajic.

International Business Times UK

Rome's 'Sexy Priest' Calendar's Hidden Secret: Photoshoots Shows Not All Are Priests, Some Are Just Models

The 'sexy priest' calendar, a popular Vatican souvenir featuring models dressed as priests, has sparked debate over its artistic intent and marketing despite no Vatican involvement.

The Independent UK

Hot priest scandal: Star of Rome’s infamous calendar reveals truth after fakery claims

Officially named Calendario Romano, each edition showcases 12 black-and-white portraits of men, mostly in clerical attire

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Bible bytes: The Pope and Anthropic co-founder join forces on AI ethics

Pope Leo's first major document will confront the age of AI.

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Pope Leo launches an AI commission days before he releases a papal letter alongside Anthropic cofounder Christopher Olah

The pope will unveil his first papal encyclical next week alongside an Anthropic cofounder, just as he remains vocal against the use of AI worldwide.

The Guardian - US

Pope Leo to issue text on human dignity and AI with Anthropic co-founder

The pope’s encyclical will address ‘the protection of the human person in the age of AI’, the Vatican says

The Independent UK

Pope Leo joins in with ‘6-7’ trend as school children watch on in delight

Pope Leo XIV joined in on the 6-7 trend at the Vatican, delighting a group of children in a viral video.

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Catholic group goes medieval on Vatican, welcomes excommunication, says they would ‘rather die than renounce’ their principles

Ooh, a good old fashioned schism!

The Economic Times

Pope and cofounder of Anthropic to launch pontiff's AI encyclical on May 25

Pope Leo XIV is set to release his first encyclical on May 25. The document addresses human dignity in the age of artificial intelligence. Anthropic co-founder Christopher Olah will attend the launch. This event highlights the Vatican's engagement with AI. The encyclical's release is significant for the church's social teachings.…

The Independent UK

Pope Leo to launch encyclical on AI with Anthropic co-founder

The presence of Anthropic at the Vatican suggests that the pope's position on AI will become a new flashpoint with the Trump administration

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Vatican approves unique exhibition for Aussie cathedral

The Pope's offices have approved a modern exhibition to be displayed in Australia, with advanced technology to project artworks from Vatican City.

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