# Pope Leo XIV Just Released an Encyclical About AI.. And Everyone Should Read It

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Podcast: [AfterMass](https://stenobird.com/podcast/aftermass-7397812)
Published: 2026-05-29T20:56:04+00:00
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## Resource

Pope Leo XIV has released his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas ("The Greatness of Humanity"), and it tackles one of the most important questions of our time: What happens when technology advances faster than our understanding of what it means to be human? Whether you're Catholic, Christian, or simply interested in the future of AI and humanity, this document raises questions that affect all of us. Let me know your thoughts in the comments. #PopeLeoXIV #Catholic #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Christianity #Vatican #FaithAndReason #CatholicYouTube #Technology #HumanDignity

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