In this episode of Speaking of Faith, Dr. Daniella Zsupan-Jerome and Dr. Matthew Sherman of Saint John's School of Theology and Seminary discuss Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, released May 25, 2026. They explain what an encyclical is, why it carries high teaching authority and also outline the core message of the Magnifica Humanitas: Catholics and all people should use conscience, prayer and discernment to ensure artificial intellegence serves the common good while keeping human dignity and justice top of mind. They also discuss AI's potential to be used for harm, divide families and foster moral apathy, but emphasize hope through adopting a slower pace with relationships and the Gospel at its core. This AI-focused social encyclical was released on a Marian feast and the 135th anniversary of Rerum Novarum. To read Magnifcat Humanitas, visit: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.html To read Daniella Zsupan-Jerome's reflection from Pray Tell, visit: https://praytellblog.com/index.php/2026/05/25/made-from-our-words/