Podcasts about Humanitas

Pope Leo just recently released the first encyclical of his pontificate, having signed it on the anniversary of the release of the the encyclical Rerum Novarum, which was focused on the dignity of human labor. This new encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, focuses on maintaining human dignity in the age of Artificial Intelligence.

In this final episode of our roundtable discussion on Magnifica Humanitas, the team explore how we can each live out Pope Leo's calls to resist the Culture of Power and build a Civilisation of Love.You can get Pope Leo's new encyclical on AI from CTS now: https://bit.ly/4dQbjFMSupport our online ministry: www.ctsbooks.org/donateFind our books: www.ctsbooks.orgIn this concluding episode of our deep-dive discussion on Magnifica Humanitas, the team explore Chapter 5 and the conclusion of the encylical.In this conversation, the team discuss Pope Leo XIV's critique of the 'culture of power,' the dangers of technocracy, the ethics of AI in modern warfare,and the importance of rebuilding a 'Civilization of Love.' They examine his practical guidance on the use of AI tools such as ChatGPT, the formation of conscience, responsible technology use and the urgent need to educate children and young people in an increasingly digital world.

Pope Leo's encyclical ‘Magnifica Humanitas,' published May 25, has sparked debates in the worlds of technology and theology while galvanizing online creators opposed to artificial intelligence. Anna Rowlands, a theologian and co-presenter of the text with Pope Leo, joins Colleen Dulle to parse the encyclical's reception, its contributions to Catholic teaching, and whether workers can use the encyclical to justify religious exemptions to using A.I. Links: Pope Leo's trip to Spain: Background on Sagrada Familia, migrant advocacy and a changing Catholic landscape More than one million attend Pope Leo's Mass and procession in the heart of Madrid Pope Leo meets with 6 clergy abuse survivors in Spain Pope Leo meets Bad Bunny in Madrid A.I. is the headline for ‘Magnifica Humanitas,' but Catholic social teaching is its spine Why ‘Magnifica Humanitas' is Pope Leo's most important action on synodality yet Follow Gerry on X: @gerryorome  Follow Colleen on Instagram: @colleendulle  Support Inside the Vatican by becoming a subscriber to America Magazine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a reading of the introduction to Magnifica - Humanitas - On Safeguarding the human person in the time of Artificial Intelligence, by Pope Leo XIV. For the full encyclical visit the following link. Join the live stream conversation with Sean McGrath about this text Wednesday 17th of June at 3:15 pm CEST on this link. The reading of the introduction is done by Emma Lovoli, Jungian analyst in training at ISAP. You can read her Substack here.

Ref.: Pfr. Wernher Bien, Ainring, Oberbayern Enzyklika von Papst Leo XIV. Magnifica Humanitas (15. Mai 2026) https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/de/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.html

Pope Leo XIV just released his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, on safeguarding the human person in the age of artificial intelligence — and Bishop Frank Caggiano walks through it in plain language. What is AI, really? Why does the Pope call this an “epochal moment”? And what's the difference between building “Babel” and rebuilding Jerusalem's wall? A clear, hopeful, sometimes funny guide to the document everyone's talking about. Plus a listener question on overcoming the fear of failure. Send yours to questions@veritascatholic.com Links Magnifica Humanitas Rerum Novarum Humanae Vitae Notes Email List  Support Veritas Other Veritas Shows The Tangent (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)  Let Me Be Frank with Bishop Frank Caggiano (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) The Frontline With Joe & Joe (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify) White Collars (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)  Restless Catholic Young Adults: (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)   Daily Gospel Reflections (Podbean) (Apple) (Spotify)  (disclaimer: AI used for description, links, and show notes) 

Comentario a la encíclica Magnífica Humanitas.

In this episode, our host reflects on the new encyclical from Pope Leo XIV, Magnifica Humanitas. While this letter focuses on artificial intelligence and integral human development, there are also several points that connect with the intersection of religion and ecology, including the idea of integral ecology as 6well as an ecology of communication.

Send us Fan MailA deep dive into many important aspects of the Pope's new encyclical Magnifica Humanitas. We explore its motivation, its core themes, and how it can be applied to contemporary society. I focus not only on the theoretical implications of this encyclical, but also the practical implications and concerns regarding this publication. If you are interested in the Pope's work, make sure to check this interview out!Support the show--------------------------If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon:www.patreon.com/christianityforallWhere else to find Josh Yen:Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforallEducation: https://bit.ly/joshyenBuisness: https://bit.ly/logoseduMy Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/

Neste episódio, tivemos Uma Conversa com a encíclica Magnifica Humanitas do Papa Leão XIV, que retoma a leitura dos sinais dos tempos à luz da Doutrina Social da Igreja, propondo uma pergunta antiga e nova: como continuar humano em meio aos progressos vertiginosos da tecnologia?Na admiração com as “coisas novas” vão surgindo novas idolatrias. Exalta-se o calcular e esquece-se do contemplar; exacerba-se o dominar e esquiva-se do compreender; exagera-se no produzir e o conviver vai se esvaindo. Não se trata de recusar a técnica, mas de criticar, com inteligência, a lógica que transforma pessoas em função, atenção em mercadoria e eficiência em religião. Vem com a gente ouvir o cientista da computação Carlos Marques (IME-USP) que nos ajudou a entender como o rugido do Leão é um apelo à dignidade da humanidade quando o sistema nos reduz apenas a números.| Música: Mc Prevost (prod. Alê, o Ferreiro) - Humana e Magnífica| Referência: Karnal vs. Claude - https://youtu.be/5uGP97AmMHY?si=AnIE9y4z6ccIOsdD| Site: https://umaconversa.com.br/| Apadrinhe: https://apoia.se/patraodoumaconversa| E-Mail: conversaconosco@gmail.com| Redes Sociais:@1Conversa@CarlosMarquesr

El Papa León XIV aterriza en Madrid para su viaje apostólico a España, con actos en el Palacio Real, Cáritas y una vigilia en la Plaza de Lima. Su visita a Barcelona coincide con una huelga de docentes en Cataluña. La encíclica "Magnífica Humanitas" aborda la ciencia, la tecnología y la inteligencia artificial, mostrando la visión del Vaticano sobre su impacto en la humanidad y la relación histórica con la ciencia. El periodista deportivo Alfredo Relaño presenta su libro "366 futbolistas de todos los tiempos que han hecho historia". En él, destaca la influencia de figuras como Alfredo Di Stéfano y subraya que el fútbol es una memoria emocional y un idioma universal que conecta a personas de diversas culturas. La psicóloga Macu Ortázar explica por qué el verano resulta especialmente duro para quienes atraviesan separaciones, rupturas o duelos, ya que el tiempo libre y la presión social intensifican estas emociones. Aconseja aceptar todas las emociones, planificar actividades y buscar ...

+ Mañana llega el Papa. Significado del Lema “alzad la mirada” + Cinco preguntas tras leer la encíclica Magnifica Humanitas, para responder a la cuestión sobre qué tipo de ser humano estamos produciendo. + Preguntas de los oyentes.

By David Stephen There is a recent report on The Verge, The Pope isn't AGI-pilled, stating that, "On Monday, Pope Leo XIV unveiled an encyclical letter addressing the societal implications of artificial intelligence. The letter, titled Magnifica Humanitas, warned that the "use of AI is never a purely technical matter: when it enters processes that affect people's lives, it touches on rights, opportunities, status and freedom." Alongside him was Anthropic cofounder and interpretability team lead Christopher Olah, representing a partnership between the Catholic Church and one of the biggest players in AI." "The decision to partner with the Vatican was a strategic move by Anthropic, a company that's built its business on a carefully curated reputation of being a more trustworthy alternative than its competitors. Anthropic famously spent the last few months embroiled in a battle with the Pentagon over limits to military AI use, and a connection with another powerful institution could help bolster its status — and let it help shape future Vatican recommendations." "In the encyclical, the pope compared AI to the Tower of Babel, a structure he describes as "supported by a uniformity that eliminated diversity and that chose homogenization over communion.". The world must "avoid the 'Babel syndrome,'" he wrote: "the idolatry of profit that sacrifices the weak, a uniformity that neutralizes differences, and the pretense that a single language — even a digital one — can translate everything, including the mystery of the person, into data and performance." In his reckoning, AI became not just a new technology, but a Biblical struggle. "The risk of dehumanization," he wrote, "is an ancient and ever-new temptation that today takes on a technical guise." The weight of those statements, not the technical specifics, is likely to be its lasting impact." Human Intelligence The first thing to care about, for humanity, in the era of artificial intelligence is human intelligence. Nothing is more important, even if artificial intelligence is 100% safe. Humanity is at a stage in civilization where the needs for productivity are the needs [mostly] for intelligence. If intelligence is supplied, productive tasks can be completed. This means that as much as artificial intelligence can do, in any given task, if it is good enough, consistent enough and affordable enough, it can stand-in for human intelligence. As artificial intelligence gets better, and human intelligence stays [say] static, there could be more displacement, or at minimum more competition — with machines. Already, among humans, with rising population and possibilities with learning, competition for opportunities are ferocious. It takes much more to get less than what was possible, for the same amount of knowledge, in the past. Now, machines have joined the race. The immediate enemies may appear to be corporations, profit, capitalism or whatever, but the ultimate enemy is actually the opacity of what human intelligence is, in the brain? What exactly is human intelligence? What are the types? How does it work? How can it be improved for problem-solving? What are the clear advantages over artificial intelligence, to map possibilities for competitiveness? What are the prospects of advancement for artificial intelligence and how can human intelligence be prepared against that? These questions are important because the vacuum with human intelligence is a risk in the AI era, where it is not just useful to blame AI as a blanket, but to ask the real question, and focus on the mind. For example, there were several eras of illegal drug trends across the world, opium, quaalude and so forth. Some of those were phased out or reduced, yet, addictions persisted. Till date, there is still no major model in neuroscience on addiction, how it works, what it is and so forth, that can be displayed to drive willpower. This should not be the case with human intelligence. Even with all that was complained about...

Following Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical entitled Magnifica Humanitas, Father Dave welcomes back friend of the show and ethicist Dr. Charles Camosy to discuss humanity in the age of artificial intelligence. Dr. Camosy teaches moral theology and bioethics at The Catholic University of America.  

In this episode, we discuss Pope Leo XIV's first papal encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas," which deals with the issue of artificial intelligence. The focus of our discussion is the theological framework that undergirds this encyclical, which is often overlooked by evangelicals. Encyclical/Magnifica Humanitas: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.html#_ftnref19Lausanne/Governing AI in God's House: https://lausanne.org/global-analysis/governing-ai-in-gods-houseSupport the show

Chez Filippini and guest host Dr. Tom Neal welcome Dr. David Whidden for a deep dive into Pope Leo XIV's encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas". They discuss how it fits into 135 years of Catholic social teachings, why AI is not morally neutral and how the Eucharist offers the true path to a “magnificent humanity.”Chez and Dr. Neal also pay their respects to Bishop John H. Ricard, reflecting on his legacy of justice, mercy and holiness.Click HERE for resources facilitating the understanding and in-depth analysis of the Encyclical.

Deacon Patrick Jones, Professor Lucas Pollice and Veronica Ambuul discuss Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo's recent encyclical addressing artificial intelligence.

Father Spitzer and Doug Keck continue their discussion of Magnifica Humanitas, exploring Pope Leo XIV's call to safeguard the human person in an age of artificial intelligence.

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Joe reviews the backlash against the Just War portion of Pope Leo’s “Magnifica Humanitas.” Transcript: Joe: Welcome back to Shameless Popery. I’m Joe Heschmeyer and I want to talk about the fight over just war that’s being fought right now in the aftermath of Pope Leo’s new and cyclical. I want to start with a little bit of context. On Memorial Day, Pope Leo released Magnifica Humanitas on safeguarding the human person and the time of artificial intelligence. It’s being called the popes uncyclical on AI, but that’s a little bit like Calling Rarem...

This week we're talking about the new papal encyclical MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS. In the episode, we talk about where this falls within Catholic Social teaching, AI, the rhetoric of the encyclical, just war theory, and turning off email. Read the encyclical here: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.htmlOrder our bookhttps://themagnificast.wordpress.com/pre-order-now-enough-is-enough-degrowth-capitalism-and-liberation-theology/Get our Winstanley Zinehttps://themagnificast.wordpress.com/zines/Join our patreonhttp://patreon.com/themagnificastMusic by Amaryah Armstrong and theillalogicalspoon

On May 25, Pope Leo released the first encyclical of his pontificate entitled Magnifica Humanitas, and Father Dave and Team Busted Halo delve into its contents.  

Hoje o papo é sobre inteligência artificial, tecnologia e humanidade. Neste episódio, Paulo Silveira lê e comenta trechos da encíclica Magnifica Humanitas, do Papa Leão XIV, publicada com reflexões sobre IA, poder digital e os desafios éticos da tecnologia.  Links:  Carta encíclica ‘Magnifica Humanitas' na íntegra, em português Carta encíclica ‘Rerum Novarum' do Papa Leão XIII, em português Discurso do Papa Leão XIV na apresentação da encíclica ‘Magnifica Humanitas' Comentários de Chris Olah, cofundador da Anthropic, sobre a encíclica Vídeo de Leandro Karnal conversando com o Claude Hartmut Rosa: Aceleração: A transformação das estruturas temporais na modernidade Post do Paulo: Byung-Chul Han, Hiperestímulos e Autoprogramação Inscreva-se na Hipsters.Builders, a newsletter da comunidade builder. Toda semana, a principal newsletter de quem constrói software no Brasil traz notícias, citações e movimentos da comunidade Builder do X, do Hipsters e do IA Sob Controle, além dos melhores links e eventos. Direto no seu e-mail. Vá para o Vale do Silício com Paulo Silveira, Marcell Almeida, Fabrício Carraro e Marcus Mendes na “Imersão IA Sob Controle e Alura no Vale do Silício“! Vagas limitadas, corra para reservar a sua. TechGuide.sh, um mapeamento das principais tecnologias demandadas pelo mercado para diferentes carreiras, com nossas sugestões e opiniões. #7DaysOfCode: Coloque em prática os seus conhecimentos de programação em desafios diários e gratuitos. Acesse https://7daysofcode.io/ Produção e conteúdo: Alura Cursos de Tecnologia – https://www.alura.com.br Edição e sonorização: Rede Gigahertz de Podcasts

Acompaña al Padre Román Flecha a meditar sobre la encíclica "Magnifica Humanitas".

Send us Fan MailThis episode originally aired at 1pm on Wednesday May 27 on SiriusXM 129 The Catholic ChannelFrontiers of Faith is now broadcast weekly on SiriusXM and uploaded here immediately after! This week Msgr Landry is in Rome for the National Directors General Assembly, but first we walk through the new Papal Encyclical Magnifica Humanitas. Then we find out TPMS USA's priorities for the missions around the world before finally figuring out the missionary aspect of the Trinity that you might not have noticed.Click here to learn more about supporting the Pontifical Missions Societies:https://pontificalmissions.orgFollow us on socials!https://x.com/tpms_usa

Paulist Fr. Ricky Manalo speaks with the Paulist Deacon Affiliates in this episode of Deacons Pod about Pope Leo XIV's new encyclical "Magnifica Humanitas." The document addresses the challenges humanity faces due to artificial intelligence. Fr. Ricky has made understanding AI part of his ministry. He is a co-founder of CatholicFaithAI.org. His next book "The Catholic Handbook on AI" will be published by Liturgical Press. Fr. Ricky also is a composer of liturgical music and co-director of the Communion Project, a ministry that seeks to heal the wounds of polarization in the Church and in society.

Reflexionamos sobre Magnifica Humanitas, la primera encíclica del Papa León XIV dedicada a la inteligencia artificial, y sobre lo que implica que la Iglesia coloque a la IA en el centro de sus preocupaciones éticas, sociales y humanas.También hablamos de lo que está ocurriendo en las escuelas que ya utilizan software de inteligencia artificial para detectar trabajos hechos con inteligencia artificial. ¿Qué se gana, qué se pierde y qué nuevas tensiones aparecen cuando la vigilancia tecnológica entra al aula?Además, revisamos cuál es el negocio más exitoso de Ford en este momento. La respuesta no tiene que ver directamente con vender autos, sino con una transformación estratégica que revela hacia dónde se está moviendo la industria automotriz.Analizamos también el caso de The Line, el proyecto urbano más ambicioso de Arabia Saudita, que ha sido cancelado. Te contamos qué implicaciones tiene esta decisión para el futuro de las megaciudades, el urbanismo especulativo y las promesas tecnológicas de gran escala.Y para nuestra comunidad creativa, explicamos qué es la lista de deseos inversa, una herramienta sencilla para identificar lo que no queremos repetir, sostener o normalizar en nuestros proyectos y decisiones.

In this episode of The Future Is Human, I'm joined by theologian and blogger Larry Chapp for a wide-ranging conversation on Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas. Larry — who writes at GaudiumEtSpes22.com and is a regular contributor to Catholic World Report — brings his characteristic blend of patristics, Augustinian social thought, and sharp Vatican-watching to the document. We dig into the encyclical's Christological anthropology, the Pope's Augustinian reading of the Tower of Babel, the tech-bro backlash, why AI will never achieve consciousness, what the encyclical gets right and wrong on just war theory, and what we're still hoping Leo writes next. Larry Chapp's response to Magnifica Humanitas at CWR: https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2026/05/27/why-i-think-magnifica-humanitas-is-a-pointed-and-prophetic-gut-punch/ Larry's blog: GaudiumEtSpes22.com Magnifica Humanitas : https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.html

Dr. Andrew Staron, Associate Professor of Theology at St. Mary Seminary, discusses Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical.Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu

Hoy hablaremos de León y sus guacamayas y caldos de oso; hablaremos también de Magnifica Humanitas, la nueva encíclica sobre la dignidad humana frente a la inteligencia artificial; recordaremos a Voltaire en el día de su muerte, con esa vocación tan suya de incomodar; y cerraremos con una pasión de niños y no tan niños, el álbum Panini, donde caben selecciones, jugadores y la esperanza de llenar el mundo una estampita a la vez.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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"Magnifica Humanitas" es la primera encíclica del Papa León XIV y la protagonista de la sección de industria tecnológica de hoy. El documento habla “sobre la protección de la persona humana en la era de la inteligencia artificial” y dice que la IA “debe ser desarmada” para evitar que “domine a la humanidad”. Marta Peirano nos ha contado todos los detalles.Escuchar audio

Envíame un mensajeBabel o Jerusalén: el Papa obliga a elegir entre un progreso al servicio de la persona y una técnica que «domina al ser humano»Sugiere que la ONU puede contribuir y discute la posibilidad de superar la teoría de la guerra justa. Luis Román comenta la nueva encíclica MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS del Papa León XIV.  No te lo pierdas.Peregrinación a España y PortugalDel 9 al 21 de noviembre de 2026, te invitamos a una profunda peregrinación a España y Portugal.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showYouTubeFacebookTelegramInstagramTik TokTwitter

This is a mini series exploring the intersection of Catholicism and technology, featuring conversations on AI, culture, politics, human dignity, and the future of the Church.My first guest is Christopher Hale, publisher of Letters from Leo. We discuss Pope Leo XIV's new encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, Silicon Valley, AI, suffering, human flourishing, and what it all means for the future.Enjoy. ✨

Full Title Name: SSPX Consecrations: what will be the effect? Father Ripperger: "Pestiferous Heresy of Sedevacantism"? Synod and Sodomy: God desires our "fulfillment"? Leo's Modernist "Magnifica Humanitas" Encyclical is all about the dignity of man. This episode was recorded on 5/26/2026. Mass Locations : https://congregationofstpiusv.com/loc... Our Links: http://linkwcb.com/ Please consider making a monetary donation to What Catholics Believe. Father Jenkins remembers all of our benefactors in general during his daily Mass, and he also offers one Mass on the first Sunday of every month specially for all supporters of What Catholics Believe. May God bless you for your generosity! https://www.wcbohio.com/donate Subscribe to our other YouTube channels: ‪@WCBHighlights‬ ‪@WCBHolyMassLivestream‬ May God bless you all!

Three Big Conversations: The OKC Thunder have become the NBA's favorite villain - 10:00 Pope Leo publishes an AI manifesto - 20:14 The Mandalorian and Grogu had a disappointing first weekend. - 35:50 → Help us improve our podcast! Click here to fill out this three-minute survey. Song of the Week - "the cure" by Olivia Rodrigo - 3:16 → Click here to read the lyrics → Click here to listen to the song (language) In Other News: - 42:40 Small "dot cakes," baked in cups, and covered in frosting and rainbow nonpareil sprinkles, are going viral. The colorful aesthetic of these cakes is just half of the appeal, with the other part being the satisfying scrape of a spoon being dragged across the top.  A new YPulse report found that 87% of 13- to 24-year-old guys agree with the statement, "I am a gamer," suggesting that online gaming continues to be one of the fastest-growing social spaces for boys and young men. A newly published report from the American Bible Society found that 38% of parents are regularly engaged with the Bible, as opposed to 23% of nonparents. A ton of other interesting statistics are included in the latest chapter of their State of the Bible report, linked here. DIY "cyberdecks" are the latest tech trend on TikTok. Creators are using Raspberry Pi mini computers to build whimsical homemade devices inside of retro purses, Game Boys, or briefcases. Off Campus has become Gen Z's latest #BookTok-adapted TV obsession, landing as Prime Video's biggest debut ever among viewers aged 18-34. Common Sense Media flagged the series for extreme explicit sexual content.

Fr. Robert Sirico examines Pope Leo XIV's Magnifica Humanitas. Dr. Walid Phares on the Iran conflict, the possibility of a peace deal, and the plight of the Christian community in the region. Dr. James Madden of Benedictine College discusses the Church's position on the UAP/UFO phenomenon.

Pope Leo XIV's highly anticipated encyclical marks a significant milestone in the debate around artificial intelligence and what it means for the future of humanity.To analyze the document and its many implications, Oren speaks with American Compass policy director Chris Griswold, Foundation for American Innovation executive vice president Max Bodach, and Leah Sargeant, editorial director at the Institute for Progress and author of Other Feminisms and The Dignity of Dependence. The group discusses to what extent AI can exhibit human characteristics, the Pope's surprisingly strong takedown of universal basic income, and what the encyclical says about the new technology's potential role in labor relations.They conclude by looking at how the United States should approach AI development, competition, and regulation, and how to balance those competing interests while keeping an eye on global allies and adversaries alike.

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This week on Jesuitical: A feed drop of this week's special “Inside the Vatican” roundtable, a discussion of “Magnifica Humanitas,” Pope Leo's groundbreaking first encyclical on protecting the human person in the age of artificial intelligence. Host Colleen Dulle sits down with her co-host and senior Vatican correspondent, Gerard O'Connell, as well as America's president and editor in chief, Sam Sawyer, S.J. They discuss the document's key takeaways, how it is being received in Silicon Valley, Pope Leo's challenge for every Catholic in the A.I. age and much more.  Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:11 Pope Leo present for the launch of his own encyclical 4:21 How the encyclical is being received by the tech community 8:43 Magnifica Humanitas on the growth of Catholic social teaching 13:16 Acknowledging the Church's role in slavery 15:53 Exploring Pope Leo's ecclesiology 22:30 Leo's concrete recommendations for A.I. 32:30 How lay people can deal with A.I. 37:40 Outro Links: Read “Magnifica Humanitas” Pope Leo's first encyclical tackles A.I., power and human dignity Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for the Catholic Church's role in legitimizing slavery Why Pope Leo's new encyclical quotes Gandalf: Literary images of hope and faith in ‘Magnifica Humanitas' A capitalist (priest) reads ‘Magnifica Humanitas' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on a special “Inside the Vatican” roundtable, a discussion of “Magnifica Humanitas,” Pope Leo's groundbreaking first encyclical on protecting the human person in the age of artificial intelligence. Host Colleen Dulle sits down with her co-host and senior Vatican correspondent, Gerard O'Connell, as well as America's president and editor in chief, Sam Sawyer, S.J. They discuss the document's key takeaways, how it is being received in Silicon Valley, Pope Leo's challenge for every Catholic in the A.I. age and much more.  Links: Read “Magnifica Humanitas” Pope Leo's first encyclical tackles A.I., power and human dignity Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for the Catholic Church's role in legitimizing slavery Why Pope Leo's new encyclical quotes Gandalf: Literary images of hope and faith in ‘Magnifica Humanitas' A capitalist (priest) reads ‘Magnifica Humanitas' Follow Gerry on X: @gerryorome  Follow Colleen on Instagram: @colleendulle  Support Inside the Vatican by becoming a subscriber to America Magazine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The OKC Thunder have become the NBA's favorite villain, Pope Leo publishes an AI manifesto, and The Mandalorian and Grogu had a disappointing first weekend. → Help us improve our podcast! Click here to fill out this three-minute survey. Song of the Week - "the cure" by Olivia Rodrigo → Click here to read the lyrics → Click here to listen to the song (language) In Other News: Small "dot cakes," baked in cups, and covered in frosting and rainbow nonpareil sprinkles, are going viral. The colorful aesthetic of these cakes is just half of the appeal, with the other part being the satisfying scrape of a spoon being dragged across the top.  A new YPulse report found that 87% of 13- to 24-year-old guys agree with the statement, "I am a gamer," suggesting that online gaming continues to be one of the fastest-growing social spaces for boys and young men. A newly published report from the American Bible Society found that 38% of parents are regularly engaged with the Bible, as opposed to 23% of nonparents. A ton of other interesting statistics are included in the latest chapter of their State of the Bible report, linked here. DIY "cyberdecks" are the latest tech trend on TikTok. Creators are using Raspberry Pi mini computers to build whimsical homemade devices inside of retro purses, Game Boys, or briefcases. Off Campus has become Gen Z's latest #BookTok-adapted TV obsession, landing as Prime Video's biggest debut ever among viewers aged 18-34. Common Sense Media flagged the series for extreme explicit sexual content.

Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical takes on AI. Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter unpack *Magnifica Humanitas* — from Babel and Jerusalem to Tolkien and the duty to remain profoundly human. The post Magnifica Humanitas: What the First AI Encyclical Actually Says appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Dr. Tom Curran explores the first Encyclical Letter of Pope Leo XIV titled Magnifica Humanitas. Tom discusses key highlights on topics, such as: the modern industrial revolution, the Babel-syndrome, the human person “made in the image of God” vs. “a project to be optimized,” and transhumanism.Referenced Document:ENCYCLICAL LETTER, MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS, OF HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV ON SAFEGUARDING THE HUMAN PERSON IN THE TIME OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (Vatican.va)

What are we building? Pope Leo XIV puts that question to us in his new encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, on safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence. The title itself echoes Mary's Magnificat — the song of a humanity whose grandeur is recognized in being lifted up by God, not in seizing heaven for itself. That grandeur, the Pope insists, is revealed in its fullness only in Christ, and threatened today by new forms of dehumanization.The encyclical takes its bearings from two biblical images: the Tower of Babel, where a unified language and a unified technology serve a project that aspires to reach heaven without God; and the rebuilding of Jerusalem under Nehemiah, where a city is reborn through prayer and the shared responsibility of all. Pope Leo asks us which of these we are building. Technology, he reminds us, is never neutral. It takes the character of those who devise, finance, and deploy it.Brett Robinson joins me today to help us read this encyclical. Brett is my colleague here in the McGrath Institute for Church Life, where he leads our efforts in Catholic Media Studies.Follow-up Resources:Magnifica Humanitas, Encyclical Letter of Pope Leo XIV"Dilexit Nos – Part 2, a conversation with Abigail Favale and Brett Robinson," podcast episode via Church Life Today"Edge of Belief: UFO's, Technology, and the Catholic Imagination, with Brett Robinson," podcast episode via Church Life Today"AI, Ethics, and the Common Good, with Adam Kronk," podcast episode via Church Life Today"AI, Education, and Doing Hard Stuff, with Adam Kronk," podcast episode via Church Life Today"The Next Wave of Artificial Intelligence and Our Humanity, with Stephanie DePrez," podcast episode via Church Life Today"Dilexi Te: On Love for the Poor, with Fr. Cristian Mendoza Ovando," podcast episode via Church Life Today"Habemus Papam, with John Cavadini," podcast episode via Church Life TodayChurch Life Today is a partnership between the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame and OSV Podcasts from Our Sunday Visitor. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

Podcast del programa Imagen Empresarial transmitido originalmente el 27 de mayo del 2026. Conduce Rodrigo Pacheco Los entrevistados de hoy: Entrevista: Juan Guevara, experto en Tecnología Tema: Google Entrevista: Luis Pesquera Olalde, doctor en Teología por la Universidad de Navarra, maestro en Filosofía por la UP y maestro Administración de Empresas por el ITESM Tema: Encíclica Magnífica Humanitas

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Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Renzo and Monica pause their regular series to talk about Pope Leo's latest encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, through the lens of marriage and family life.This is not meant to be a full summary of the document. It is an invitation to read it. But as we worked through the encyclical, we kept seeing how much Pope Leo's reflections on human dignity, artificial intelligence, technology, algorithms, and the attention economy matter for Catholic families.The rebuilding of society starts in the home. The family is where a child first learns who he is, what he is worth, and what it means to be loved. That matters even more in a world where technology is forming imagination, attention, self-worth, and desire.We talk about why parents cannot afford to ignore AI, why filters and blockers are not enough, how the attention economy exploits vulnerability, and why AI can imitate care but can never actually love us.We also discuss how marriage and family life teach our children the difference between a tool and a person, between quick answers and real relationships, and between being managed by technology and being formed in love.To read the full ten points from the encyclical, visit our accompanying article on Substack.Follow us on Instagram @twobecomefamily.Looking for some accompaniment when it comes to talk about sex with your spouse?, Check out our book and order Lovemaking: How to talk about sex with your spouseOur other booksGo To Joseph: 10 Day Consecration to St. JosephGo To Joseph For ChildrenDon't forget to visit https://twobecomefamily.substack.com/Support the show

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