Pope Leo urges development of AI systems that strengthen peace and human dignity

On Monday, September 21, 2026, Pope Leo, the first US-born pope, urged the development of AI systems that do not foster divisions but strengthen peace initiatives. Speaking at a conference titled "AI4Peace" in Rome, Italy, he called for AI to serve human dignity and unite the human family. This message reinforces his earlier warnings about AI spreading misinformation and prioritizing conflict, and his call for international regulation of the industry.