Pope Leo XIV has cautioned priests against using artificial intelligence to prepare their homilies, emphasizing that AI “will never be able to share faith.”
Speaking during a question-and-answer session with clergy from the Diocese of Rome, the pope urged priests to exercise vigilance in their use of artificial intelligence and the internet. He warned them to resist what he described as “the temptation to prepare homilies with artificial intelligence.”
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Drawing a comparison with the human body, Leo explained that just as muscles weaken when they are not used, the intellect also requires exercise. “The brain needs to be used,” he said, stressing that intelligence must be cultivated and engaged to prevent it from deteriorating.
The pope underlined that delivering an authentic homily means sharing one’s personal faith. Artificial intelligence, he noted, cannot transmit lived belief or spiritual conviction. “To give a true homily is to share faith,” he said, reiterating that AI will never be capable of doing so.
He further emphasized the importance of offering pastoral service that is rooted in the local culture and community. Parishioners, he explained, want to see the priest’s own faith and experience of knowing and loving Jesus Christ.
Pope Leo XIV also highlighted the central role of prayer in priestly life. He clarified that this does not mean merely reciting the breviary quickly as a routine obligation, but rather dedicating genuine time to be with the Lord.
Addressing the influence of digital platforms, the pope warned about what he called the “illusion” of the internet, particularly on TikTok, where the pursuit of “likes” and “followers” can become a distraction. He said that only a life authentically rooted in the Lord enables a person to offer something truly meaningful.
“If we are not transmitting the message of Jesus Christ,” he said, “perhaps we are mistaken, and we must reflect very carefully and humbly about who we are and what we are doing.”
During the same dialogue, the pope encouraged priests to cultivate friendship and fraternity among themselves. He cautioned against “invidia clericalis,” or clerical envy, which can damage relationships within the clergy. He also stressed the importance of ongoing learning and personal development throughout priestly ministry.
