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How the Pope's Letter on AI Actually Works
Pope Leo XIV released "Magnifica Humanitas" in May, a forty-page encyclical on artificial intelligence. But what exactly is an encyclical? Is it a divine decree or more like a CEO memo? We break down the history of this unique form of papal teaching, from its origins as a "circular letter" to its evolution into a tool of soft power. We explore how the faithful actually receive these documents—it’s not the simple "nod and obey" many assume—and why this particular intervention on AI is landing with secular outlets and policymakers. The episode also examines whether other religions have similar…
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