Vatican City, May 25, 2026 (AFP) - 'Bold decisions': Key points from pope's AI manifesto

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2026-05-25

Pope Leo XIV's first encylical -- a document which lays the basis for Church teaching and longer-term debate -- sets out his thoughts mainly on the ethical questions raised by the boom of artificial intelligence. Here are the key quotes from the text, "Magnifica Humanitas" (Magnificent Humanity): - 'Disarming AI' - "Calling for prudence, rigorous evaluation and even, at times, a slower pace in adopting AI does not mean opposing progress; instea......

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