Pope Leo XIV's Encyclical Addresses AI, Power, and New World Order

On May 25, 2026, Pope Leo XIV released his inaugural encyclical, titled Magnifica Humanitas, which addresses issues related to the concentration of power, crises in multilateralism, and the normalization of warfare. The document highlights Silicon Valley and the Trump administration, emphasizing that technology mirrors its creators. The pope calls for political action against monopolies that hinder access and visibility. He cautions that the use of AI in military conflicts renders warfare more 'practicable' and diminishes human oversight, demanding accountability from all parties involved. Additionally, it challenges the 'just war' doctrine cited by Vice President JD Vance regarding intervention in Iran. Vatican officials Antonio Spadaro and Giacomo Costa interpret it as a commentary on power relations, marking a notable political stance from an American pope.