JOURNAL ARTICLE

Pope Leo's Name Carries a Warning About the Rise of AI.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Chow, Andrew R. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the significance of Robert Francis Prevost choosing the papal name Leo XIV in response to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), drawing a parallel to Pope Leo XIII's defense of workers during the Industrial Revolution. Leo XIII's 1891 encyclical *Rerum Novarum* addressed social justice by advocating for workers' rights, including living wages and trade unions, influencing labor policies worldwide. Leo XIV signals a similar concern for AI's impact on labor and human dignity, suggesting the Catholic Church may offer moral guidance amid contemporary technological and economic challenges. This continuation of papal social teaching highlights the Church's potential role in shaping ethical responses to AI-driven societal changes.

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2025/05, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:185204178
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