Pope Leo XIV’s AI Encyclical Explained (w/ Fr. Gregory Pine)

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Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas (“Magnificent Humanity”), reflects on the dignity of the human person in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). In this video, Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. walks through the entire encyclical chapter by chapter, unpacking its major themes, from Catholic Social Teaching and human dignity to the moral, spiritual, and cultural challenges of emerging technology. How should the Catholic Church respond to rapid technological change? What does it mean to remain truly human in a world shaped by artificial intelligence, automation, and digital culture? Fr. Gregory guides us through the full document and its most important insights. In Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo XIV offers a distinctly Christian vision of progress rooted in truth, freedom, work, communion, and love. Preorder your copy of Magnifica Humanitas today -- featuring a foreword by Arthur Brooks and an afterword by Fr. Mike Schmitz. Read Pope Leo XIV’s landmark encyclical and dive deeper into the Catholic conversation on AI, human dignity, and authentic humanity. https://ascensionpress.com/products/magnifica-humanitas 0:00 Magnifica Humanitas 6:21 – CHAPTER ONE: A Dynamic Approach Faithful to the Gospel 8:10 – CHAPTER TWO: Foundations and Principles of the Social Doctrine of the Church 9:57 – CHAPTER THREE: Technology and Dominance: The Grandeur of Humanity in Light of the Promises of AI 15:19 – CHAPTER FOUR: Safeguarding Humanity at a Time of Transformation: Truth, Work, Freedom 17:21 – CHAPTER FIVE: The Culture of Power and the Civilization of Love 19:12 – CONCLUSION 23:14 – Fr. Gregory’s Hidden Gems MB01BCXRZ7EAN6R MB01CEASVOMJMUJ