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Pope Urges Clergy: Embrace Authentic Faith, Avoid AI

2/23/2026

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Pope Leo XIV addressed clergy from the Diocese of Rome on February 19, urging them to avoid using artificial intelligence for homilies and to resist seeking social media validation.
He said authentic faith-sharing requires personal engagement and that true homilies cannot be replaced by technology.
Leo XIV noted priests must maintain prayer and understand today’s youth challenges, including family crises.
He urged outreach to youth through initiatives fostering genuine connections.

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Pope Leo XIV addressed clergy from the Diocese of Rome on February 19, urging them to avoid using artificial intelligence for homilies and to resist seeking social media validation.
He said authentic faith-sharing requires personal engagement and that true homilies cannot be replaced by technology.
Leo XIV noted priests must maintain prayer and understand today’s youth challenges, including family crises.
He urged outreach to youth through initiatives fostering genuine connections.