Papal Notes - AI for the "common good"?

And of the ten horns that were in his head, and of the other which came up, and before whom three fell; even of that horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spake very great things, whose look was more stout than his fellows. Daniel 7:20

“The Protestant world will learn what the purposes of Rome really are, only when it is too late to escape the snare. She is silently growing into power. Her doctrines are exerting their influence in legislative halls, in the churches, and in the hearts of men. She is piling up her lofty and massive structures, in the secret recesses of which her former persecutions will be repeated. Stealthily and unsuspectedly she is strengthening her forces to further her own ends when the time shall come for her to strike. All that she desires is vantage-ground, and this is already being given her. We shall soon see and shall feel what the purpose of the Roman element is. Whoever shall believe and obey the Word of God will thereby incur reproach and persecution” E.G.W.

In a message delivered to the United Nations’ AI for Good Summit in Geneva, Pope Leo XIV, through Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, called on nations to develop regulatory frameworks for

artificial intelligence that prioritize the “common good,” which is the idea that the church’s moral theology is necessary for a just society. The Pope’s appeal reflects the Vatican’s growing involvement in global conversations about technology and highlights its desire to influence the direction of AI policy on the international stage.

• “The development of this technology ‘must go hand in hand with respect for human and social values, the capacity to judge with a clear conscience, and growth in human responsibility.’ It requires ‘discernment to ensure that AI is developed and utilized for the common good, building bridges of dialogue and fostering fraternity,’ the Pope urged. AI needs to serve ‘the interests of humanity as a whole‘.”

Programming artificial intelligence to align with Catholic social teachings is essentially using this technology to advance the doctrines of the church. AI should remain neutral and serve people of all faiths—or none at all. Embedding Catholic teachings into AI systems elevates a single religion—Rome—above all others. This amounts to weaponizing technology to push the Vatican’s agenda into government, education, corporations, and the general public.

Rome has long held ambitions of reestablishing its lost supremacy, and these efforts to influence the development of artificial intelligence represents a continuation of this agenda. By inserting its teachings—under the guise of promoting the “common good”—into the very heart of AI’s operational and regulatory frameworks, the Vatican is seeking to position itself to guide the future direction of a technology that will soon govern every aspect of human life, from communication, commerce, education, and governance to personal decision-making.' 

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