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Pope Leo warns against AI and says technology ‘must remain at service of humans’ during first visit to France

Pope Leo XIV cautioned that a "paradise of machines" could undermine humanity during his first visit to France in 18 years. The pontiff addressed crowds at the Elysee Palace and celebrated a Mass attended by 700,000 pilgrims at Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysees. His itinerary included a meeting with migrants at the Maison Bakhita center in Paris' 18th district, where he spoke on vulnerability. Despite the large crowds, the visit is overshadowed by a schism with a rebel Catholic sect.

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  • ✓ Pope Leo XIV visited France for the first time in 18 years.
  • ✓ The Pope warned that a "paradise of machines" could undermine humanity.
  • ✓ A Mass at Place de la Concorde and the Avenue des Champs-Elysees was attended by 700,000 pilgrims.
  • ✓ Pope Leo XIV delivered an address at the Elysee Palace.
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Pope Leo XIV met with migrants at Maison Bakhita and held a Mass for 700,000 people.

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  1. Pope Leo XIV warns against AI during first France visit in 18 years

    Pope Leo XIV cautioned that a "paradise of machines" could undermine humanity during his first visit to France in 18 years. The pontiff addressed crowds at the Elysee Palace and celebrated a Mass attended by 700,000 pilgrims at Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysees. His itinerary included a meeting with migrants at the Maison Bakhita center in Paris' 18th district, where he spoke on vulnerability. Despite the large crowds, the visit is overshadowed by a schism with a rebel Catholic sect.

    Why it matters

    The visit marks a significant return to a country that is officially secular but historically Catholic. Pope Leo's focus on AI and migrant integration reflects current church priorities regarding technology and human rights.

    What is confirmed

    • Pope Leo XIV visited France for the first time in 18 years.
    • The Pope warned that a "paradise of machines" could undermine humanity.
    • A Mass at Place de la Concorde and the Avenue des Champs-Elysees was attended by 700,000 pilgrims.
    • Pope Leo XIV delivered an address at the Elysee Palace.

    Still unconfirmed

    • A schism with a rebel Catholic sect has cast a pall over the visit.
    • Pope Leo XIV met with representatives from the organizations Aux Captifs, la Liberation and A Bras Ouverts.

    What to watch next

    • Further statements from the Vatican regarding the rebel Catholic sect
    • Official responses from the French government to the Pope's AI warnings
    Sources used for this update (8)
    1. France 24 — Schism with rebel Catholic sect casts a pall over Pope Leo’s visit to France
    2. The Guardian — Pope Leo visits France for first papal visit in 18 years – Europe live
    3. NPR — Pope Leo warns a 'paradise of machines' could undermine humanity on his France visit
    4. BBC — Why is the Pope in France?
    5. Financial Times — Pope makes rare address at France’s Élysée Palace
    6. jen.jiji.com — Pope Leo XIV meets migrants in Paris ahead of Mass for 700,000 faithful
    7. jen.jiji.com — President relieves Defense Minister Kossanov of his duties
    8. www.nbcnews.com — Pope Leo draws vast crowds in Paris, warns of AI ‘paradise of machines’
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