Artificial Intelligence challenges 'tranquility of order', says Pope

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Humanity is at a crossroads and facing the immense potential generated by the digital revolution driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI), according to a message from Pope Leo XIV.

In a letter sent to experts on the pontiff’s behalf by the Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin Secretary of State, Leo said the impact of the AI revolution “is far-reaching, transforming areas such as education, work, art, healthcare, governance, the military, and communication.”

The message was sent to participants in the “AI for Good Summit 2025”, organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), in partnership with other UN agencies and co-hosted by the Swiss Government.

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