Pope Francis calls for respect of human dignity and warns of AI dangers during Spain visit

Pope Francis concluded his trip to Spain by urging political leaders to embrace dialogue, respect and the common good, stressing that pluralism must not lead to dehumanising opponents. He affirmed that every human life, from conception to natural death, deserves protection and condemned abortion, euthanasia, violence against women and the neglect of mental‑health suffering that can drive suicide.

The pontiff also highlighted the marginalisation of prisoners and migrants, calling for their dignity and a hopeful future. In an opinion piece linking his message to technology, the Pope’s warning about artificial intelligence was amplified, noting the risk of "non‑human" companies making decisions without ethical oversight and citing Argentine President Javier Milei’s push to attract AI firms. The combined statements stress the need for moral and regulatory control over emerging technologies.