Pope Leo XIV urged people to take expert warnings about serious AI risks seriously. Speaking to journalists on his September 28 flight back from France, he said ignoring the possibility was not a responsible response.
He called for dialogue among scientists, politicians and wider society, along with safeguards. He also said he was not panicking and remained relatively optimistic about the prospects for cooperation.
According to the pope, a Vatican commission is working on AI and protecting humanity. The direct reports describe that work but do not disclose a new binding mandate or specific regulatory powers.
This risk signal records his public warning and appeal for cooperation. It is not a technical finding of imminent loss of control, a new global rule or another AI incident.