Pope Leon XIV calls on North American Jesuit universities to champion solidarity, AI ethics and stewardship of creation

Pope Leon XIV met with presidents of Jesuit higher‑education institutions from North America in the Vatican on 25 June 2026. He urged the campuses to become “powerful channels for promoting solidarity and the common good,” stressing their role in confronting secularisation, poverty, migration and climate change. He highlighted the growing impact of artificial intelligence, urging universities to evaluate its benefits and risks, and called for academic formation that leads students toward “people for others.” The Pope also appealed for ecological responsibility and greater inclusion of immigrants and refugees within university life. The remarks were recorded in Vatican News and emphasize the Jesuit mission of integrating faith, social justice and environmental stewardship into higher education.