Pope Leo XIV issued the Magnifica Humanitas encyclical on May 15, 2026, focusing on artificial intelligence.
The document uses the biblical stories of Babel and Jerusalem to frame the ethics of technology.
The Vatican is moving away from a 'besieged fortress' mentality toward a focus on human fragility and interdependence.
The encyclical includes an introspective critique regarding the importance of transparency and independent journalism within the church.