Pope Leo XIV has held a high-profile meeting with a government technology minister as anticipation grows over the Vatican’s upcoming encyclical focused on Artificial Intelligence.

According to officials, discussions centered on the ethical impact of AI, including human dignity, misinformation, privacy, jobs, and the future relationship between technology and society. The Pope has repeatedly warned that innovation must serve humanity rather than replace compᴀssion, truth, or moral responsibility.

With the Vatican preparing to release a groundbreaking document on AI, many experts believe Pope Leo XIV could become one of the world’s leading moral voices in the global debate over emerging technology.