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Pope Leo XIV emphasized the importance of human intellect and opposed using AI in preaching, stating it cannot convey faith. He also warned against confusing social media connections with real spiritual ties. The Vatican introduced an AI translation service for liturgical texts to enhance accessibility.

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2026-02-25 15:31:46

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# The Pope Has Banned the Use of AI in Preaching

During a meeting with the clergy of the Roman diocese, Pope Leo XIV urged to “resist the temptation to deliver sermons with the help of artificial intelligence.” This was reported by Vatican News.

“All muscles in the body, if we don’t use them, will atrophy. The brain is exactly the same; we need to exercise our intellect,” said the clergyman.

The pontiff emphasized that chatbots will never be able to replace a live priest, regardless of the capabilities of neural networks now or in the future.

“Preaching is about conveying faith. AI will never be able to share faith,” he said.

In addition to artificial intelligence, the Pope addressed the topic of social media, urging not to confuse it with real life. According to him, “a common illusion on the internet is perceiving followers and likes as genuine spiritual connections.”

AI Translator at the Vatican

Earlier, the Vatican announced its own AI-based system for translating liturgical texts. It adapts sacred scriptures in real-time into 60 languages.

The initiative was implemented in collaboration with Translated. The Vatican explained that the solution aims to make the liturgy more accessible to pilgrims and tourists from different countries who visit the basilica daily.

The service can be used without additional setup: simply scan the QR code. Then, a web page opens on your smartphone with real-time audio and text translation.

The service is based on the AI platform Lara, introduced by Translated in 2024. Developers claim that the system combines artificial intelligence algorithms with the expertise of a large network of professional translators.

Recall that in August 2025, former musician Artie Fischel founded a new religious movement in honor of AI — Roboteism.

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