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(Rev 13:15-17) And it was given him to give life to the image of the beast: and that the image of the beast should speak: and should cause that whosoever will not adore the image of the beast should be slain. And he shall make all, both little and great, rich and poor, freemen and bondmen, to have a character in their right hand or on their foreheads: And that no man might buy or sell, but he that hath the character, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.
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Left unchecked, AI could accelerate job loss, social isolation, and the erosion of small businesses—especially in rural and working-class communities. But when properly guided, AI has the potential to augment human labor, support innovation at the local level, and free up time for more meaningful work and family life. These are outcomes worth striving for.
The Church’s role in this moment is not to offer technical blueprints but, instead, to remind us of what technology is for. We must put technology at the service of humanity—not the other way around. It is very encouraging to see that Pope Leo XIV’s vision affirms this.
Ultimately, the question is not whether AI will shape our future—it will. The question is: Whose values will guide it? Will it reflect the transcendent dignity of the human person created in the image of God? Or will it become a tool of power weaponized by elites against the common good?
As Catholics, we must insist that technology be evaluated not by profitability or efficiency alone but by how well it serves families, communities, and the moral order. The voices of the common man—workers, parents, and all mankind—and not just the powerful CEOs of Silicon Valley, must be part of this conversation.
If we fail to act, we risk surrendering this historic moment to forces indifferent—and often hostile—to our Catholic Faith. But if we rise to the challenge, we can help build an AI-powered future that is not only efficient and innovative but also respects human dignity and advances the common good.
The mission must be to build an economy that works for the common man and not just the high-tech elites. AI development must prioritize principles of human dignity, meaningful work, and community sustainability. Anything less risks building a future in which people are mere cogs in the soulless machine they created rather than wise and faithful stewards of the knowledge and wisdom God has entrusted to us.
In this effort, we must pray for wisdom and courage—from our political leaders, our clergy, and each of us as faithful citizens. May Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate mark a new chapter in the Church’s mission to clearly illuminate the issues of modern life with the light of eternal truths. And may America, guided by faith and reason, seize this moment to virtuously lead the AI revolution to serve humanity and advance the common good.
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In one of his first speeches, Pope Leo XIV zoned in on “developments in the field of artificial intelligence that pose new challenges for the defense of human dignity, justice and labor.”[1] It didn’t take long for the pontiff himself to become “Exhibit A” as social media was flooded with “deep-fake” videos that mimicked the pope’s voice and even mouth. I recently heard a video of my own which, using my actual voice, had me speaking in perfect Spanish. Indeed, the rubicon between reality and fiction has been definitively crossed.
The dangers of this being used to imitate real persons are beyond imagining and will no doubt be used, and already have been, in the most nefarious ways. Not only what we are seeing and hearing now but what we are reading is the cold-calculation of algorithms and taught behavior built into AI programming. It’s not simply a random world of information but rather a carefully crafted narrative intended to manipulate you. It’s called “5th generation warfare” unlike the warfare of conventional weapons.
But there is a spiritual element. Transhumanist, Elon Musk, referred to artificial intelligence as an attempt to build a “digital god”[2] and even “summoning the demon.”[3] He’s not far off, according to the Vatican’s recent document Antiqua et Nova (“Ancient and New”):
The scriptural reference to Rev 13:15 included in the Vatican document is not insignificant; it speaks of the coming Antichrist and a false prophet who…
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June 11, 2025(Rev 13:15-17) And it was given him to give life to the image of the beast: and that the image of the beast should speak: and should cause that whosoever will not adore the image of the beast should be slain. And he shall make all, both little and great, rich and poor, freemen and bondmen, to have a character in their right hand or on their foreheads: And that no man might buy or sell, but he that hath the character, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.
CATHOLIC WORLD REPORT: Bishops to Congress: AI must support dignity of person, common good
CATHOLIC STANDARD: Text of Maryland bishops’ pastoral letter on artificial intelligence
CNA: Pope Leo XIV shares vision for papacy in age of artificial intelligence
CRISIS MAGAZINE EDITORIAL: America at a Crossroads: Balancing Faith, Reason, and Artificial Intelligence
Left unchecked, AI could accelerate job loss, social isolation, and the erosion of small businesses—especially in rural and working-class communities. But when properly guided, AI has the potential to augment human labor, support innovation at the local level, and free up time for more meaningful work and family life. These are outcomes worth striving for.
The Church’s role in this moment is not to offer technical blueprints but, instead, to remind us of what technology is for. We must put technology at the service of humanity—not the other way around. It is very encouraging to see that Pope Leo XIV’s vision affirms this.
Ultimately, the question is not whether AI will shape our future—it will. The question is: Whose values will guide it? Will it reflect the transcendent dignity of the human person created in the image of God? Or will it become a tool of power weaponized by elites against the common good?
As Catholics, we must insist that technology be evaluated not by profitability or efficiency alone but by how well it serves families, communities, and the moral order. The voices of the common man—workers, parents, and all mankind—and not just the powerful CEOs of Silicon Valley, must be part of this conversation.
If we fail to act, we risk surrendering this historic moment to forces indifferent—and often hostile—to our Catholic Faith. But if we rise to the challenge, we can help build an AI-powered future that is not only efficient and innovative but also respects human dignity and advances the common good.
The mission must be to build an economy that works for the common man and not just the high-tech elites. AI development must prioritize principles of human dignity, meaningful work, and community sustainability. Anything less risks building a future in which people are mere cogs in the soulless machine they created rather than wise and faithful stewards of the knowledge and wisdom God has entrusted to us.
In this effort, we must pray for wisdom and courage—from our political leaders, our clergy, and each of us as faithful citizens. May Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate mark a new chapter in the Church’s mission to clearly illuminate the issues of modern life with the light of eternal truths. And may America, guided by faith and reason, seize this moment to virtuously lead the AI revolution to serve humanity and advance the common good.
POPULAR MECHANICS: Humanity May Achieve the Singularity Within the Next 6 Months, Scientists Suggest
EXCERPT ARK MALLET BLOG: Satan's Golden Hour
In one of his first speeches, Pope Leo XIV zoned in on “developments in the field of artificial intelligence that pose new challenges for the defense of human dignity, justice and labor.”[1] It didn’t take long for the pontiff himself to become “Exhibit A” as social media was flooded with “deep-fake” videos that mimicked the pope’s voice and even mouth. I recently heard a video of my own which, using my actual voice, had me speaking in perfect Spanish. Indeed, the rubicon between reality and fiction has been definitively crossed.
The dangers of this being used to imitate real persons are beyond imagining and will no doubt be used, and already have been, in the most nefarious ways. Not only what we are seeing and hearing now but what we are reading is the cold-calculation of algorithms and taught behavior built into AI programming. It’s not simply a random world of information but rather a carefully crafted narrative intended to manipulate you. It’s called “5th generation warfare” unlike the warfare of conventional weapons.
But there is a spiritual element. Transhumanist, Elon Musk, referred to artificial intelligence as an attempt to build a “digital god”[2] and even “summoning the demon.”[3] He’s not far off, according to the Vatican’s recent document Antiqua et Nova (“Ancient and New”):
…the presumption of substituting God for an artifact of human making is idolatry, a practice Scripture explicitly warns against (e.g., Ex. 20:4; 32:1-5; 34:17). Moreover, AI may prove even more seductive than traditional idols for, unlike idols that “have mouths but do not speak; eyes, but do not see; ears, but do not hear” (Ps. 115:5-6), AI can “speak,” or at least gives the illusion of doing so (cf. Rev. 13:15). —nos. 104-105
The scriptural reference to Rev 13:15 included in the Vatican document is not insignificant; it speaks of the coming Antichrist and a false prophet who…
…was then permitted to breathe life into the beast’s image, so that the beast’s image could speak and could have anyone who did not worship it put to death. (Revelation 13:15)
ROLLING STONE: People Are Losing Loved Ones to AI-Fueled Spiritual Fantasies
The Desert Fathers: sayings of the Early Christian Monks: Charity
9. Poemen said, 'Try, so far as you can, to wrong no man, and keep your heart pure towards everyone.'
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