Encyclicals

Magnifica Humanitas is the first encyclical of Pope Leo XIV.

Released in May of 2026, Magnifica Humanitas was written in response to the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and digital technology the document explores how humanity can embrace innovation while safeguarding human dignity, freedom, and the common good.

In Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo XIV examines the moral and social questions posed by the digital age and calls on people of faith and goodwill to ensure that technology remains at the service of humanity.

Key Encyclical Teaching Points

• Artificial intelligence is a tool to be used for the common good.
• Moral responsibility and ethical decision-making must always remain in human hands.
• The Church calls for safeguarding workers and ensuring that technological advances do not increase inequality
• Data, knowledge, and technological opportunities should not be concentrated in the hands of a few powerful interests.
• Human creativity, compassion, conscience, and community remain essential to a flourishing society.
• Pope Leo XIV warns against the use of artificial intelligence in lethal military decisions.
• Christians are called to shape technological progress according to the values of truth, solidarity, justice, and peace.