Pope Leo XIV has sent a message to the participants of the AI for Good Global Summit 2026, the international gathering on artificial intelligence organized in Geneva by the International Telecommunication Union, in collaboration with various United Nations agencies and the Swiss Government. The text, signed by the Cardinal Secretary of State, Pietro Parolin, presents the encyclical Magnifica Humanitas as the Holy See’s main contribution to the international debate on the development of artificial intelligence.
In his message, the Pontiff states that the Holy See wishes to take an active part in the dialogue on a technology that raises “some of the most important questions of our time regarding the future of humanity.” In this context, he reaffirms the Church’s readiness to collaborate with the international community at a moment he describes as an “epochal change.”
Magnifica Humanitas, a point of reference
The message positions the encyclical published by Leo XIV last May as the framework through which the Church addresses the ethical challenges of artificial intelligence. The document, dedicated to the protection of the human person in the age of AI, expresses the Pope’s desire to engage in dialogue with “all men and women of our time” in order to identify new paths oriented toward the common good and the promotion of a dignified life for all.
The text recalls that Magnifica Humanitas was born after listening to scientists, engineers, policymakers, educators, and families concerned about the impact of these technologies, but also as a response to warnings about the potential misuse of algorithms and the progressive loss of human decision-making capacity in fundamental areas.
The Holy See’s presence in the AI debate
Through this message, Leo XIV confirms the Holy See’s determination to remain present in the main international forums dedicated to artificial intelligence. Since the beginning of his pontificate, the Pope has insisted on the need for technological development to be guided by ethical principles that place the person at the center and prevent innovation from becoming detached from moral responsibility.
The message concludes with the wish that participants maintain a “constructive and enriching” dialogue and with the Holy Father’s commitment to accompany the summit’s work with his prayers, so that its efforts may truly serve humanity.