"Magnifica Humanitas": Pope Leo XIV Rejects Transhumanism
Pope Leo XIV's encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas," addresses the challenges posed by artificial intelligence to human dignity. The Pope emphasizes the importance of discernment in navigating technological advancements and warns against moral irresponsibility. He rejects transhumanism, advocating for a balance between technological progress and the safeguarding of the human person.
- ▪Pope Leo XIV's encyclical focuses on safeguarding human dignity in the age of artificial intelligence.
- ▪The document presents a choice between self-sufficiency and solidarity in the face of technological progress.
- ▪The Pope warns against the moral risks associated with artificial intelligence and transhumanism.
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Inside “Magnifica Humanitas”: Pope Leo XIV Rejects TranshumanismItalian journalist Nico Spuntoni offers an exclusive preview of the Pope’s first encyclical on safeguarding the human person in the age of AI.Diane MontagnaMay 24, 2026162Share(Photo credit: Vatican Media)ROME, 24 May 2026 — One day before the release of Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo XIV’s forthcoming encyclical on safeguarding the human person in the age of artificial intelligence, Italian journalist Nico Spuntoni has obtained an exclusive preview of its contents. Originally published today in Italian by La Nuova Bussola Quotidiana, the article is reproduced below in English translation with the kind permission of the author.Diane Montagna's Substack is a reader-supported publication.
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