Pope Leo to issue text on human dignity and AI with Anthropic co-founder
Pope Leo XIV is set to release his first encyclical, titled 'Magnifica Humanitas', focusing on human dignity in the age of artificial intelligence. The document will be presented at the Vatican on May 25, with Christopher Olah, co-founder of AI firm Anthropic, in attendance. The encyclical aims to address the impact of AI on workers' rights and its ethical implications, particularly in warfare.
- ▪Pope Leo XIV will issue his first encyclical on May 25, 2026.
- ▪The encyclical will focus on the protection of human dignity in the context of artificial intelligence.
- ▪Christopher Olah, co-founder of Anthropic, will join the presentation, highlighting the collaboration between the Church and technology firms.
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Pope Leo delivering an anti-war speech to students during a visit to Sapienza University. Photograph: SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenPope Leo delivering an anti-war speech to students during a visit to Sapienza University. Photograph: SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty ImagesPope Leo XIVPope Leo to issue text on human dignity and AI with Anthropic co-founderThe pope’s encyclical will address ‘the protection of the human person in the age of AI’, the Vatican saysAngela Giuffrida in RomeMon 18 May 2026 15.22 EDTLast modified on Mon 18 May 2026 15.56 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleIn the first major text of his papacy, Pope Leo will address the rapid rise of artificial intelligence.The Chicago-born pontiff will present the document, known as an encyclical, at…
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