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Pope Leo XIV has disclosed that artificial intelligence heavily influenced his choice of papal name. Speaking to the College of Cardinals, he stated that “Leo” was chosen to evoke Pope Leo XIII, whose papacy tackled the social upheaval of the first industrial revolution. The current pontiff sees parallels between that era and the rise of AI, particularly its impact on human dignity, justice, and the future of work. This revelation underscores the Catholic Church’s growing engagement with AI, as it grapples with the technology’s ethical considerations and potential societal ramifications. The Church is actively exploring ways to ensure AI serves humanity, marking it as a central issue for its future agenda.