Pope Leo XIV begins France visit warning of artificial intelligence risks

Pope Leo XIV arrived in France on 25 September 2026 for a four-day visit. He quickly warned that artificial intelligence is dangerous for humanity. The Pope called AI a "paradise of machines" that could damage human dignity. He has made AI regulation a key part of his papacy, and his first major Church document focused entirely on the topic.

He met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris to talk about AI and world affairs. He asked technology developers and political leaders to slow down AI development and to work for people rather than profit. He also repeated the Church's opposition to nuclear weapons.

A large outdoor Mass in central Paris was expected to attract more than half a million people. The Pope also planned to speak in the city of Metz.