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Pope Leo Says UN Risks Becoming 'Charade' as He Sounds Alarm over AI
He warned that multilateral institutions are losing effectiveness and said dialogue is becoming a charade as he also pressed concerns about artificial intelligence.
On Friday, Pope Leo warned at UNESCO headquarters in Paris that the United Nations and other multilateral groups are experiencing a "crisis of effectiveness," describing international dialogue as a "charade."
The Pope's remarks follow a tense UN General Assembly in New York, where arguments over the Iran war persisted and dozens of delegates walked out during a speech by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Earlier on Friday, Pope urged leaders at the Elysee Palace to prioritize ethical discernment, warning that artificial intelligence could create a "paradise of machines" that threatens human autonomy.
In Lourdes on Sunday, Pope will meet seven French abuse survivors, seeking to repair the Church's standing after a 2021 report found 330,000 French children were abused by clergy over seven decades.
Catholic leaders remain at odds with the government over the enshrining of abortion rights in the French Constitution and recent laws legalizing assisted dying for adults with incurable illnesses.
The first American pope spoke during a visit to France over the weekend, while a tense UN General Assembly was taking place in New York. The post France: Pope warns that the UN is in danger of becoming a "parody" appeared first on in.gr.
Pope Leo XIV warned from Paris that the United Nations and other international organizations are facing a crisis and that international dialogue risks becoming a “farce.” In his speech, he also criticized world leaders who he said did not respect the rule of law.