Pope Leo XIV presents first AI encyclical, Anthropic co-founder invited as guest speaker

The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV will release his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, on May 25, focused on AI and human dignity.

Anthropic co-founder Christopher Olah will speak at the event, alongside senior Vatican officials including Pietro Parolin and Victor Manuel Fernandez.

The document is expected to address AI ethics, including its use in warfare and its impact on workers.

The move signals that the Catholic Church is treating AI as a major moral and social issue.