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Vatican Slavery Apology From Pope Leo XIV Acknowledges Historic Complicity

Pope Leo XIV apologises for the Holy See's role in legitimising slavery, exposing the Vatican's centuries‑long silence and unresolved questions over historic papal decrees.

International Business Times UK · May 25

The Guardian view on the Pope and Claude: Leo XIV’s encyclical on AI is right to put humanity first

Editorial: In calling for regulation of the digital revolution, and foregrounding human dignity, the pontiff has contributed to a crucial ethical debate

The Guardian - UK · May 25

Pope Leo takes on Silicon Valley in landmark open letter on AI

Pope Leo has urged governments to slow down the development of artificial intelligence in his first major document on the technology. He warned that AI systems spread misinformation, prioritise conflict and risk leading the world down a path of unending war.

Radio France Internationale · May 25

Pope Leo XIV vs Donald Trump: Vatican Sparks Fury By Ordering Blind De-Regulation Of AI To Halt

Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, calls for strict regulation of artificial intelligence and pointedly challenges Donald Trump's drive to deregulate the sector.

International Business Times UK · May 25

Pope Leo calls for robust AI regulation to protect humanity from war

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The Independent UK · May 25

Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Vatican's role in legitimizing slavery

Pope Leo XIV has made a historic apology for the role the Holy See played in legitimizing slavery

AAP · May 25

Pope Leo Calls For 'Slower Pace' Of AI Adoption, Says It Makes War More 'Feasible'

Pope Leo XIV called for stronger regulation of artificial intelligence and a slower pace of adoption as he warned of different dangers it could pose, including being too concentrated in the hands of few people and making war more "feasible."

International Business Times · May 25

Pope Leo denounces ‘culture of power’ driving rise of AI

Pontiff calls for ‘disarming’ of artificial intelligence and apologises for church’s delay in condemning slavery

The Guardian - UK · May 25

Pope Leo takes big shot at Trump over Iran war; calls for ‘disarming’ of AI

Pope Leo XIV called for the “disarming” of artificial intelligence in his first encyclical. He warned that the rapidly expanding technology risks fuelling warfare, exploitation and “new forms of slavery” unless it is placed firmly under human control.

The Times of India · May 25

Pope urges 'disarming' of artificial intelligence in major manifesto

VATICAN CITY - Pope Leo XIV called on Monday for the "disarming" of artificial intelligence in his long-awaited manifesto on the rapidly developing technology, and warned of "new forms of slavery" behind its rise.

Bangkok Post · May 25