ANTIQUA ET NOVA, a Letter on AI by Pope Francis
Antiqua et Nova is a groundbreaking document released by the Vatican in 2025, addressing the relationship between artificial intelligence and human dignity. Rooted in Catholic social teaching, it explores the ethical challenges and opportunities AI presents, emphasizing the need for technology to serve humanity rather than replace it. The title—meaning “Old and New”—reflects the Church’s mission to apply timeless wisdom to modern realities, urging developers, educators, and policymakers to place the human person at the center of technological advancement.
