In his first formal address to the media since assuming the papacy, Pope Leo XIV pressed the need for discernment and ethical responsibility in an era shaped by artificial intelligence (AI).

In his first address to international media on Monday, Pope Leo XIV thanked journalists for their service to the truth and for communicating peace in difficult times.

Pope Leo XIV has urged for "responsibility and discernment" over the use of artificial intelligence (A.I.) during his first press briefing with the media since being elected as the head of the Roman Catholic Church.