Pope Leo’s encyclical ‘Magnifica Humanitas,’ published May 25, has sparked debates in the worlds of technology and theology while galvanizing online creators opposed to artificial intelligence. Anna Rowlands, a theologian and co-presenter of the text with Pope Leo, joins Colleen Dulle to parse the encyclical’s reception, its contributions to Catholic teaching, and whether workers can use the encyclical to justify religious exemptions to using A.I.Links:Pope Leo’s trip to Spain: Background on Sagrada Familia, migrant advocacy and a changing Catholic landscapeMore than one million attend Pope Leo’s Mass and procession in the heart of MadridPope Leo meets with 6 clergy abuse survivors in SpainPope Leo meets Bad Bunny in MadridA.I. is the headline for ‘Magnifica Humanitas,’ but Catholic social teaching is its spineWhy ‘Magnifica Humanitas’ is Pope Leo’s most important action on synodality yetFollow Gerry on X: @gerryorome Follow Colleen on Instagram: @colleendulle Support Inside the Vatican by becoming a subscriber to America Magazine!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices