Pope Leo XIV’s “Magnifica Humanitas” Calls for Human‑Centred Approach to AI

In his opening encyclical “Magnifica Humanitas,” Pope Leo XIV warns that artificial‑intelligence systems, while powerful, lack grief, loyalty and the capacity for shared experience. He urges a human‑centred ethic, emphasizing that progress should not be measured only by speed or size. The document reflects growing scepticism among Generation Z, who question AI’s impact on the job market and express concern over large data‑centre projects built without local consent. By highlighting the importance of real‑world relationships, tradition and human dignity, the encyclical aims to shape public discourse on the ethical development of AI technologies.