During a meeting with the clergy of the Roman diocese, Pope Francis urged them to "resist the temptation to deliver sermons using artificial intelligence." This was reported by Vatican News.
"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," the clergyman stated.
The pontiff emphasized that a chatbot can never replace a living priest, regardless of the capabilities of neural networks now or in the future.
"A sermon is a transmission of faith. AI will never be able to share faith," he said.
In addition to artificial intelligence, the Pope addressed the topic of social media, urging people not to confuse it with real life. He noted that "a common illusion on the internet is perceiving followers and likes as genuine spiritual connections."
AI Translator in the Vatican
Previously, the Vatican announced its own AI-based system for translating liturgical texts. This system adapts sacred scriptures in real-time into 60 languages.
The initiative was implemented in collaboration with the company Translated. The Vatican explained that the solution aims to make the liturgy more accessible to pilgrims and tourists from various countries who visit the basilica daily.
The service can be used without additional settings: simply scan a QR code. This opens a webpage on the smartphone with audio and text translations in real-time.
The service is based on the AI platform Lara, introduced by Translated in 2024. Developers claim that the system combines artificial intelligence algorithms with the expertise of a vast network of professional translators.
Recall that in August 2025, former musician Arti Fishel founded a new religious movement in honor of AI—robotism.