Pope's Encyclical Found to Be 62% AI-Generated

Analysis of Pope Leo XIV's Encyclical

According to НВ — Техно: An examination of the encyclical signed by Pope Leo XIV on May 15, 2026, has revealed signs of artificial intelligence involvement. According to the Pangram detector, the opening sections of the document are 62% machine-written, with an overall AI authorship rate of 46%. This marks the first document at such a high level to focus entirely on the topic of artificial intelligence.

The encyclical contains 42,300 words and reflects a hybrid writing approach, where humans used AI as a drafting tool. A key indicator of the use of Anthropic's Claude model is the text's excessive fondness for the word 'genuinely.' However, the document also includes passages that detectors rate as 0% AI-authored, confirming human contribution.

Presentation and the Pope's Statements

During the document's launch alongside Anthropic co-founder Christopher Ola, Pope Leo XIV emphasized the need for technology regulation. He stated:

“disarm technologies, stripping them of the logic of domination, exclusion, and death”

and called for

“moving forward together into the AI era”

. Recent transcripts of the Pope's speeches pass checks with a 100% human authorship result, while earlier encyclicals raised no doubts about their origin.

The use of artificial intelligence in creating this document may signal a shift in how religious and social texts are composed, reflecting technology's growing role in the modern world. The encyclical also underscores the need for ethical technology regulation, a crucial aspect given the rapid development of AI and its societal impact.

In light of these revelations, it is essential to consider the implications of the Pope's encyclical on the ethical challenges posed by artificial intelligence. For further insights into the Pope's perspective on the dangers associated with AI, you can read about his recent warnings in a new encyclical addressing AI risks.