ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV and Anthropic’s co-founder Christopher Olah are set to launch the pontiff’s first encyclical on May 25, 2026. The document, titled “Magnifica Humanitas,” focuses on human dignity in the AI era. The presence of Olah suggests the pope’s stance on AI could become a contentious issue with the Trump administration. Earlier this year, the administration ordered U.S. agencies to stop using Anthropic’s AI technology. Anthropic is suing, claiming illegal retaliation. The new encyclical is expected to address AI within the church’s social teachings, similar to past discussions on labor and justice.
Pope Leo XIV delivers his blessing as he recites the Regina Coeli noon prayer from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, May 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
Pope and co-founder of Anthropic to launch pontiff’s AI encyclical on May 25
May 18, 2026 | 9:39 AM
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