Magnifica Humanitas (Paperback)

Pope Pope Leo XIV, XIV

ISBN 10: 1685784186 / ISBN 13: 9781685784188

Published by Word on Fire, 2026

Paperback. Magnifica Humanitas is Pope Leo XIV's bold and timely first encyclical, a sweeping meditation on artificial intelligence, human dignity, technology, war, labor, truth, and the future of civilization itself. Framing the modern world as a choice between the Tower of Babel and the rebuilding of Jerusalem, Pope Leo confronts the promises and perils of AI with spiritual depth, moral clarity, and prophetic urgency.Drawing from Scripture, philosophy, and the rich tradition of Catholic social teaching, Magnifica Humanitas offers a compelling Christian vision of the human person in an age increasingly shaped by machines.This special edition from Word on Fire includes a foreword by Bishop Robert Barron. Magnifica Humanitas is Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, a sweeping meditation on artificial intelligence, human dignity, technology, war, labor, truth, and the future of civilization itself. This special edition includes a foreword by Bishop Robert Barron. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781685784188

Synopsis:

Magnifica Humanitas is Pope Leo XIV’s bold and timely first encyclical, a sweeping meditation on artificial intelligence, human dignity, technology, war, labor, truth, and the future of civilization itself. Framing the modern world as a choice between the Tower of Babel and the rebuilding of Jerusalem, Pope Leo confronts the promises and perils of AI with spiritual depth, moral clarity, and prophetic urgency.

Drawing from Scripture, philosophy, and the rich tradition of Catholic social teaching, Magnifica Humanitas offers a compelling Christian vision of the human person in an age increasingly shaped by machines.

This special edition from Word on Fire includes a foreword by Bishop Robert Barron.

About the Authors:

Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, was elected Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church on May 8, 2025. He is the 267th successor of Saint Peter, the first pope from the United States of America, and the first Augustinian pope in the history of the Church.

Bishop Robert Barron is the founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries and the bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester. An esteemed theologian, best-selling author, and media presence, he rose to prominence through his landmark PBS documentary series, CATHOLICISM, and its Emmy-nominated follow-ups, which introduced millions to the beauty and intellectual depth of the faith. Appointed a bishop by Pope Francis in 2015, he has become a prominent Catholic voice in the public square, addressing audiences at Google, Facebook, and Amazon, speaking to US Congressmen, and keynoting major global events, such as World Youth Day. With hundreds of millions of video views and millions of followers across platforms, he stands at the forefront of the Church’s digital outreach, proclaiming Christ in the culture.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Magnifica Humanitas (Paperback)
Publisher: Word on Fire
Publication Date: 2026
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new