eFinder

eFinder

Home › Religious Authority › Article

Pope calls for ‘disarming’ of AI, technology should be ‘human friendly’

South China Morning Post · · 143 words · By Agence France-Presse
Religious Authority Warfare and Morality AI Ethics
open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3354770/pope-calls-disarming-ai-t…

psychologyDetected Techniques

warning
Loaded Language 90% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.

fact_checkFact-Check Results

7 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

check_circle Corroborated 5
verified Verified By Reference 2
check_circle
“Pope Leo called for the ‘disarming’ of artificial intelligence”
CORROBORATED
Multiple independent news sources (Al Jazeera, The Guardian, and DW News) report that Pope Leo called for the 'disarming' of artificial intelligence.
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — The current pope is Leo XIV, who was elected on 8 May 2025 on the second day of the 2025 papal conclave. [6] While his office is called the papacy, the jurisdiction of the episcopal see is called the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — Tickets for Papal Audiences and Celebrations Pray with the Pope Peter's Pence News Calendar 24 - 5 - 2026 Regina Caeli Pentecost Sunday – Holy Mass 23 - 5 - 2026 Letter of the Holy Father to the Speci…
https://www.vatican.va/content/vatican/en.html
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — 3 days ago · Follow Vatican News for updates and information on the daily activities of the Pope.
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope.html
check_circle
“Pope Leo warned of ‘new forms of slavery’ behind its rise”
CORROBORATED
Al Jazeera and other reports explicitly state that Pope Leo warned of 'new forms of slavery' (or 'new digital slaveries') tied to the rise of AI.
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — Pope Leo has denounced the “culture of power” driving the rapid rise of artificial intelligence while warning that the technology must be subject to the “most rigorous” ethical constraints as it infil…
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/25/pope-leo-encyc…
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — The Pope warned advanced tech risks creating "new digital slaveries". Pope Leo has presented the first major teaching document of his papacy, warning that artificial intelligence needs to be "disarmed…
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cedppn6002jo
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — In his first encyclical, Leo insists ownership of artificial intelligence data must not be left solely in private hands.Pope Leo XIV has called for the “disarming” of artificial intelligence (AI), war…
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/25/pope-says-ai-must-b…
check_circle
“Pope Leo called for the “disarming” of artificial intelligence in his long-awaited manifesto on the rapidly developing technology on Monday”
CORROBORATED
DW News, Al Jazeera, and other web results confirm the release of a manifesto/encyclical on a Monday calling for the disarming of AI.
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — A conclave was held on 7 and 8 May 2025 to elect a new pope to succeed Francis, who had died on 21 April 2025. Of the 135 eligible cardinal electors, all but two attended. On the fourth ballot, the co…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_conclave
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 21 April 2025 (Easter Monday), at 07:35 CEST (UTC+2), Pope Francis died at the age of 88 at Domus Sanctae Marthae in Vatican City. His death was announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Camerlengo,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_and_funeral_of_Pope_Fran…
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 18 May 2025, Pope Leo XIV celebrated the inauguration Mass of his pontificate, formally known as the "Mass for the Beginning of the Petrine Ministry of the Bishop of Rome". The event was attended b…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inauguration_of_Pope_Leo_XIV
+ 3 more evidence sources
verified
“The first US pope”
VERIFIED BY REFERENCE
Wikipedia explicitly states that Pope Leo XIV (born Robert Francis Prevost) is the first pope to have been born in the United States. This is further corroborated by France24, Daily Maverick, and South China Morning Post.
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pope Leo XIV (born Robert Francis Prevost, pronounced PREE-vohst; September 14, 1955) is the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City. He is the first pope to have been born in the U…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Leo_XIV
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pope Leo I (Italian: Leone I) (c. 391 – 10 November 461), also known as Leo the Great (Latin: Leo Magnus; Italian: Leone Magno), was Bishop of Rome from 29 September 440 until his death on 10 November…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Leo_I
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pope Leo XIV (born Robert Francis Prevost) comes from an American family of French, Italian, Spanish and Louisiana Creole descent. The surname "Prevost" (originally "Prévost") is from an Italian/Frenc…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_of_Pope_Leo_XIV
+ 5 more evidence sources
verified
“who has clashed with the White House over the Iran war and its use of religion to justify conflict”
VERIFIED BY REFERENCE
Wikipedia describes a '2026 Holy See–United States rift' stemming from Pope Leo XIV's opposition to US military action in Iran. Web results also mention his clash with the Trump administration over the use of religion to justify the conflict.
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — Numerous reasons have been given by different people for the 2026 Iran war, which began when the United States and Israel launched surprise airstrikes on Iran on 28 February 2026. The reasons are desc…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rationale_for_the_2026_Iran_wa…
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pope Leo XIV (born Robert Francis Prevost, pronounced PREE-vohst; September 14, 1955) is the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City. He is the first pope to have been born in the U…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Leo_XIV
menu_book
wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since January 2026, a diplomatic rift has emerged between the United States and the Holy See, which governs Vatican City and the Catholic Church, stemming from Pope Leo XIV's opposition to US foreign …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Holy_See–United_States_ri…
+ 3 more evidence sources
check_circle
“saying it was “not permissible to entrust lethal” decisions to tech”
CORROBORATED
Al Jazeera and other web sources explicitly quote the Pope stating it was 'not permissible to entrust lethal' decisions to technology/AI.
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — Leo, in his first encyclical, insists ownership of AI data must not be left solely in private hands.‘Just war’ theory ‘outdated. In the encyclical, Leo also sounded the alarm over AI-directed weaponry…
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/25/pope-says-ai-must-b…
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — The first US pope calls for political action and a ban on artificial intelligence making lethal decisions.The pope said any use of AI in warfare “must be subject to the most rigorous ethical constrain…
https://techcentral.co.za/pope-urges-world-to-hit-brakes-on-…
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — As pope, Leo has consistently opposed armed conflict and nationalism while advocating for the rights of immigrants. He has introduced new warnings about the use of artificial intelligence technology.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Leo_XIV
check_circle
“Leo stressed it was “important to reaffirm that the ‘just war’ theory, which has all too often been used to justify any kind of war, is now outdated””
CORROBORATED
Multiple sources, including Al Jazeera and other news reports, confirm that Pope Leo stated the 'just war' theory is 'now outdated'.
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — The pope called the “just war” theory of Christian doctrine “now outdated,” adding that military force can only be used for “self-defense in the strictest sense.” With Post wires.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/25/world-news/pope-leo-xiv-calls-…
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — Pope repudiates 'Just war' theory. The document, which addressed AI as its main theme, also decried the number of wars roiling the world, lamented the weakening of multilateral organisations and warne…
https://www.usnews.com/news/top-news/articles/2026-05-25/pop…
travel_explore
web search NEUTRAL — ‘Just war’ theory ‘outdated. In the encyclical, Leo also sounded the alarm over AI-directed weaponry, saying it was “not permissible to entrust lethal” decisions to tech. Leo has repeatedly clashed wi…
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/25/pope-says-ai-must-b…
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.