Pope Leo XVI just dropped a bombshell on the world’s rush toward AI warfare, calling it a “spiral of annihilation” that’s turning modern conflict into something more devastating. During a speech at Rome’s La Sapienza University on May 15, 2026, Leo criticized how military budgets, especially the kind that have ballooned under the Trump administration, are prioritizing high-tech weaponry over basic human needs like education and healthcare.
His warning hits hard, especially when tools like the Maven Smart System are already reshaping the battlefield. Leo’s visit to La Sapienza wasn’t just another papal appearance. According to NPR, it marked the first time a pope had set foot on the campus since 2008, when Pope Benedict XVI canceled a speech amid protests.
