Pope Leo XIV Declares AI the Greatest Challenge to Human Dignity and Justice.

Pope Leo XIV: AI Threatens Human Dignity and Justice!

The newly elected pope explained that his choice of the name “Leo” was intentional, paying homage to Pope Leo XIII (1878–1903), who famously defended the rights of workers during the Industrial Revolution. Pope Leo XIV seeks to follow in those footsteps, championing social justice in the midst of a rapidly advancing technological age and increasing economic inequality.

He also expressed deep respect for the legacy of Pope Francis, vowing to continue his efforts in making the Church more accessible and service-oriented. Leo emphasized a vision of the Church that is not isolated from the world but in open dialogue with it—including the promotion of local language services alongside traditional Latin liturgy.

Spanish Cardinal Aquilino Bocos Merino described the two-hour meeting as “very cordial and communal,” while Irish Cardinal Seán Brady noted that Pope Leo “listened very carefully,” adding, “He knows he’s going to have to make the decisions—but we’re here to help him.”