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South China Morning Post
21-06-2025
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
Pope Leo warns against AI, ‘soulless machines' in Vatican address
Pope Leo warned politicians on Saturday of the challenges posed by the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), addressing its potential impact on younger people as a prime concern. Speaking at an event attended by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and parliamentary delegations from 68 countries, Leo revisited a topic that he has raised on a number of occasions during the first few weeks of his papacy. 'In particular, it must not be forgotten that artificial intelligence functions as a tool for the good of human beings, not to diminish them or even to replace them,' Leo said at an event held as part of the Roman Catholic Jubilee or Holy Year. AI proponents say it will speed up scientific and technological progress and help people carry out routine tasks, granting them more time to pursue higher-value and creative work. In a statement, Meloni said she would treasure the teachings of the pope who also condemned the gulf between the richest and poorest in society in his comments. 'Italy will continue its efforts, both nationally and internationally, to ensure that the development of AI is governed by humans and has the well-being of humans as its ultimate goal,' she said.
South China Morning Post
25-05-2025
- General
- South China Morning Post
Peru's 17th-century miracle hopes for Vatican recognition under Pope Leo
In the small town of Eten, Peru, people gather every year to celebrate a 17th-century miracle involving images of the child Jesus. This event has not been recognised by the Vatican. But the recent election of Pope Leo , who served as a missionary in Peru for years, has rekindled hopes of official recognition. It was in an ancient Peruvian village founded by the Spanish in the 16th century that the so-called Eucharistic Miracle of Eten was said to have taken place. In 1649, a picture of a young Jesus with three small hearts was said to have appeared to many people during a Catholic ceremony where bread and wine are blessed to represent Christ's body and blood. A second image reportedly appeared weeks later during another festival. The events inspired a passionate local devotion that continues today. Locals believe official recognition of the miracle could attract more devotees.
