Pope Leo XIV addressed participants at a Vatican conference on artificial intelligence, emphasizing the Church’s role in educating people about AI while guiding them to Christ. The event, titled “Preserving human faces and voices,” was organized by the Dicasteries for Communication and Culture and Education. Pope Leo stressed the importance of using digital technologies wisely and ensuring they serve humanity authentically. He warned against technology that undermines human dignity and called for a renewed understanding of humanity as intended by God. The Pope highlighted the anthropological challenge of understanding what it means to be human and encouraged the Church to work with educational systems to promote media and AI literacy. He urged young people to use technology with moderation and discipline, integrating it into a holistic Christian lifestyle. Pope Leo concluded by expressing hope for a restored trust in technology, aligning human innovation with God’s creative design.
Can the Church Restore Trust in Technology While Guiding to Christ?
