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Pope Francis Bans AI in Sermons

Pope Francis urges clergy to avoid using AI in sermons, emphasizing the irreplaceable role of human connection in faith.

Sarah Chen
February 25, 2026 1 min read
Pope Francis Bans AI in Sermons

Pope Francis has urged the clergy of the Roman diocese to avoid the use of artificial intelligence in delivering sermons. Speaking during a recent meeting, he emphasized the importance of human intellect and the need to exercise the brain.

"All the muscles in the body, if we do not use them, die. The brain needs to be exercised as well, so our intellect must be put to work," he stated.

The Pope asserted that no matter how advanced AI technology becomes, it cannot replace the personal connection and faith that a living priest provides. "A sermon is a transmission of faith. AI will never be able to share faith," he remarked.

In addition to his remarks on AI, Pope Francis cautioned against the misleading nature of social media, highlighting the misconception that online followers and likes equate to genuine spiritual connections.

Vatican’s AI Translation System

Earlier, the Vatican introduced its own AI-driven translation system for liturgical texts, designed to make services accessible in 60 languages. Developed in partnership with the company Translated, this system allows pilgrims and tourists to access real-time audio and text translations by simply scanning a QR code.

The translation service operates on the AI platform named Lara, launched by Translated in 2024, which blends AI technology with professional translation expertise.

Notably, in August 2025, a new religious movement called robotism was founded by former musician Arti Fishel, honoring AI.