Pope Leo XIV Calls to 'Disarm AI' in Historic Encyclical: What the Tech Industry Needs to Know

SCHICKEL: Disarming AI without fearing it

Pope Leo XIV’s much anticipated first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, (“Magnificent Humanity”) carries a message that feels timely not only for the world, but for Mason City as well. The document addresses the rise of artificial intelligence and what the Pope…

Pope Leo XIV Calls to 'Disarm AI' in Historic Encyclical: What the Tech Industry Needs to Know

Pope Leo XIV has drawn a line in the sand on artificial intelligence. On May 25, 2026, the first American-born pope released Magnifica Humanitas (“Magnificent Humanity”), a sweeping encyclical that tackles AI head-on. Spanning 42,300 words and 245 paragraphs, it represents one of the most significant institutional statements on AI ethics ever published. The document does not merely warn about dangers. It calls for the “disarming” of artificial i…