Pope Leo XIV, the American pope, was welcomed warmly during a visit to Rome's La Sapienza University. This event marked the first time a pope has visited the campus since Pope Benedict XVI called off a planned speech in 2008 due to protests from students and faculty.
During his address, Pope Leo XIV identified artificial intelligence as one of the most critical matters facing humanity, specifically highlighting its application in everyday life and warfare.
The pope denounced investments in AI and high-tech weaponry, warning that these developments are leading the world into a spiral of annihilation. In addition to these concerns, he called for peace in Ukraine and the Middle East.