Pope and co-founder of Anthropic to launch pontiff’s AI encyclical on May 25
Pope Leo XIV and Christopher Olah, co-founder of Anthropic, will launch the pontiff's first encyclical on May 25, focusing on human dignity in the age of AI. The encyclical, titled Magnifica Humanitas, aims to address the ethical implications of AI technology, particularly in warfare. This event marks a significant collaboration between the Vatican and the AI sector, highlighting the pope's concerns about the responsible use of technology.
- ▪The encyclical will be launched on May 25 at the Vatican's main auditorium.
- ▪Pope Leo XIV has prioritized AI issues during his pontificate, particularly regarding its use in warfare.
- ▪Anthropic is currently suing the Trump administration over restrictions on its AI technology.
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World News Pope and co-founder of Anthropic to launch pontiff’s AI encyclical on May 25 By Associated Press Published May 18, 2026, 1:38 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV and the co-founder of artificial intelligence company Anthropic will launch the pontiff’s first encyclical on May 25, a document on the care of human dignity in the era of AI, the Vatican said Monday. Anthropic has billed itself as the AI company that puts safety and risk mitigation at the forefront of its research. As a result, the presence of Anthropic’s Christopher Olah at the Vatican is significant, and suggests that the U.S. pope’s position on AI will become a new flashpoint with the Trump administration.
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