Leo XIV for the World Day of Peace: Disarm technology, serve peace

"Disarm technology, serve peace. Politics as preventive responsibility" is the theme of Leo XIV's Message for the 60th World Day of Peace, celebrated on January 1, 2027. As reported by Vatican News, the Pope wants to draw attention to the responsibility of politicians and the dangers associated with the use of artificial intelligence in making…

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Vatican News
August 12, 2026
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Karol Darmoros

Responsibility for peace

According to the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, Leo XIV encourages all humanity to promote the dignity of the human person and build peace, starting with the “disarmament of technology.” A special responsibility rests on those who operate in the political sphere.

AI will not decide for humans

The Pope recalls the words of the encyclical “Magnifica humanitas”: “there is no algorithm that can make war morally admissible.” At the same time, he warns against entrusting artificial intelligence with decisions of a military nature.

Leo XIV appeals to the international community to develop common agreements that will protect human responsibility and humanitarian principles wherever human lives and the peaceful coexistence of nations are at stake.

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