On May 25, 2026, Pope Leo XIV issued his first AI-themed encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas (Magnificent Humanity), since assuming office at the Vatican. This document, spanning over 40,000 words, calls for urgent and stringent regulation of artificial intelligence to prevent the concentration of technology in the hands of a few elites and ensure that AI serves the common good of humanity. The Pope emphasized that AI development must respect human dignity, the value of labor, and social justice, avoiding technological domination and the monopoly of digital power. He specifically pointed out that AI should not exacerbate the exploitation of workers, should not fully entrust decision-making power for lethal strikes to automated systems, and called for the establishment of 'sound legal frameworks and independent oversight.' Additionally, the Pope warned of the potential 'crisis of truth' and 'crisis of meaning' brought about by AI, stressing the importance of protecting education, labor, and human freedom in the digital age.