Pope Leo XIV: AI Must Reflect the Plan of the Creator God

Pope Leo XIV urges people who are working on research, development or implementation of AI (scientists, entrepreneurs and pastoral leaders) to ensure that they are building AI upon a foundation of respect for human dignity and the common good.

A Message to the Builders AI Forum 2025

In a letter to the participants at the Builders AI Forum 2025 at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, Pope Francis expressed his thanks to all the participants for "taking your time and thinking about how you can be creative and grow together." He conveyed this message through research, innovative businesses and evangelization in order to look for opportunities where new ideas will fit into the Church's mission of proclaiming the Good News to the world.

The technology we create is for the advancement of mankind.  “The question goes beyond the ability of AI; it looks at the impact of these technologies on our identity,” the Pope said.

AI as an Expression of God’s Creative Plan

Artificial Intelligence is not only a technology but also something represented by humans' creative abilities through God's permission. The Pope talked about how human beings have an opportunity to continue participating as part of God's Creation through technological developments. Additionally, he discussed how every time someone designs a new technology it will always represent their perspective on how they see humans living in the world as well as has very significant ethical and spiritual implications for mankind. The Pope encouraged everyone involved in any aspect of the technological field to provide people with tools to help develop a moral awareness as a vital consideration within their work and to design technologies with justice and solidarity in mind and true regard for life itself.

A Mission of Ecclesial Cooperation and Collaboration

Pope Leo XIV asserts that this kind of devotion transcends just science labs and investment portfolios; he is looking for 'an authentic ecclesial way to be dedicated' and claims that 'the evolution of ethically-made artificial intelligence also presents a renewed conversation between Faith and Reason in the Digital Age.'

All members of the partnership believe that using technology to enhance and disseminate knowledge to all individuals within the education and healthcare sectors, as well as through sharing their stories via digital media, is a way for them to work together as a collaborative team; and will use technology in such a way as to be mutually beneficial to all parties involved; therefore allowing all participants the chance to develop new innovations.

The Pope asserted that "intelligence, whether it be artificial or human, attains its ultimate significance through love, freedom, and a relationship with God.