25/05/2026
In his encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo XIV reminds the Church and the world of timeless truths in the midst of a rapidly changing, technology-driven age.
He emphasizes that every person is created in the image of God and carries a dignity that no advancement in technology can replace. True progress, he teaches, is only authentic when it serves humanity—especially the poor and most vulnerable among us.
As we continue to embrace modern innovation, the Holy Father calls us to ensure that all developments are guided by conscience, compassion, and Gospel values, so that technology remains a tool for human flourishing and not a threat to it.
May we be faithful stewards of both faith and progress, always placing God and neighbor at the center of all we do.
Read the full text: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.html