Pope: Church must restore ‘trust in technology,’ guide people to Christ
Vatican News • • world
Key Points:
- Pope Leo XIV addressed the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, emphasizing the Church’s role in guiding the ethical use of digital technologies and AI in line with human dignity.
- He highlighted the importance of using media and technology as tools for salvation and truth, cautioning against their unrestrained use that can exploit human relationships.
- The Pope called for collaboration between the Church and educational systems to promote media and AI literacy among young people, encouraging critical thinking and responsible technology use.
- He stressed the anthropological challenge of technology, urging a deeper understanding of humanity through Christ and integrating technology within a holistic Christian lifestyle.
- Concluding, Pope Leo expressed hope that these discussions would restore trust in technology as a reflection of human creativity aligned with God’s design.