Episode 8: The Pope Weighs in on AI

When the Pope speaks, millions around the world listen. That’s why in this episode, Bob examines Pope Leo XIV’s newly released encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, an expansive document designed to help Christians think critically about AI. Bob highlights three key insights from the document — the moral nature of technology, the dangers of a technocratic paradigm, and the value of human personhood — while also offering Protestant critiques.

Articles & Resources:
https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/26/technology/pope-leo-ai-religion.html