A pope's prompt: Leo XIV's call to safeguard humanity in the age of AI

Vol. 11, No. 12

June 12, 2026

On the cover: With his new encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo XIV has weighed in on the global debate on artificial intelligence (AI) with a theological warning to “safeguard our humanity” as the technology threatens to upend aspects of our daily lives. Our coverage begins on Page 22 with an interview with AI expert and philosopher Father Philip Larrey, followed by an essay on Page 26 from theologian Kenneth Craycraft on the deeper issue addressed by Leo in the document.