Pope Leo XVI’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas (“Magnificent Humanity“), On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence), was released on May 25th, 2026. In it, Pope Leo calls on us to join the global and ethical conversation about artificial intelligence (A.I.), human dignity, and building a future centered on humanity. It invites us to consider the profound impacts that rapid technological advancement has on labor, social justice, and the common good of all people. Pope Leo offers a clear moral reminder that technology must serve the common good, protect human dignity, and respect God’s creation.
Catholic Climate Covenant and Laudato Si’ Movement-NA Joint Statement on Magnifica Humanitas
Read the joint statement here.
Encyclical Resources
- Pastoral Kit, Dicastery for Integral Human Development: A comprehensive set of resources designed to help parishes and communities unpack the document’s teachings on artificial intelligence, human dignity, and modern ethics. The Kit contains a simplified summary of Magnifica Humanitas that proposes for each chapter: a brief synthesis, some citations from the Document, questions for personal and community reflection, suggestions for a practical and experiential approach, relevant biblical texts, some review questions, and a closing prayer. In the kit are also present: a proposal for activities for young people and children. Available in English and Spanish.
- Extended Summary of Magnifica Humanitas (English and Spanish)
- Infographics: Download the Vatican’s explanatory infographics for Magnifica Humanitas in PDF format, in English and Spanish.
- Magnifica Humanitas and the Hidden Ecological Toll of AI, Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns
- Other Catholic Climate Covenant webinars: