Pope Leo XIV published his first major text since his election as head of the Catholic Church, calling for a move beyond the concept of "just war" and warning against a "violent culture of power" into which, he believed, humanity was sliding. This stance marked one of the first major political and spiritual directions of the first American pope in history.
In this letter addressed to all Catholic faithful, the Pope indirectly criticizes the security and military doctrines advocated by several Western leaders, particularly within the Trump administration. The text emphasizes the need to promote diplomatic solutions to international conflicts and condemns the logic of domination based on force.
Artificial intelligence at the heart of the Vatican's concerns
The document also gives central importance to the consequences of the rapid development of artificial intelligence. Leo XIV defends the protection of human dignity in the face of technological upheaval, warning of the risks of a society where decisions are increasingly delegated to machines and algorithms.
Since his arrival at the Vatican, the new pope has been issuing numerous pacifist messages and calls for international dialogue, already provoking some tension with conservative American politicians. This first major doctrinal letter thus appears as a declaration of intent regarding the priorities of his pontificate: peace, social justice, and the ethical regulation of new technologies.
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