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title: "Pope Leo XIV says AI concerns are not fake news"
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# Pope Leo XIV says AI concerns are not fake news

*Pontiff states that worries about artificial intelligence should be taken seriously.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to Pope Leo XIV, with 18 digests corroborating.
- Craft 61 of 100, higher is better. Quotes from the Pope are present, and the story is clearly written.
- Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headline promises a contradiction that is present in the body of the text.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- Pope Leo XIV stated that concerns about artificial intelligence are not 'fake news' and should be taken seriously.
- The Pope said he sleeps at night and is not in panic mode regarding AI.
- His comments were made aboard the papal plane returning from France.
- Pope Leo XIV dedicated his first encyclical to AI and protecting humanity.

Pope Leo XIV has stated that concerns about artificial intelligence are not 'fake news' and should be taken seriously. Speaking aboard the papal plane returning from France, the pontiff said he sleeps at night and is not in panic mode regarding AI. He added that safety issues raised by AI experts should be discussed and acted upon.

Pope Leo XIV dedicated his first encyclical to artificial intelligence and protecting humanity. He made these remarks in response to questions about AI during his flight.

## Coverage comparison

## Omissions

None of the left-rated, centre-rated, or right-rated digests mention the Pope's first encyclical being dedicated to AI and protecting humanity.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 112 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 21% (24)
- Centre: 60% (67)
- Right: 19% (21)

76 of 188 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-01T08:50:11.667Z.

**Coverage watch:** closed. Checked 132 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-04T06:45:16.172Z. Watch closed 2026-10-04T06:45:16.172Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- Seven left-rated reports stated that Pope Leo XIV said concerns about artificial intelligence are not ‘fake news’ and should be taken seriously. Six of these reports noted that the Pope said he sleeps at night and is not in panic mode regarding AI. Six reports mentioned that his comments were made aboard the papal plane returning from France. Six reports also stated that Pope Leo XIV dedicated his first encyclical to AI and protecting humanity.

### Centre

- Eight centre-rated reports stated that Pope Leo XIV said concerns about artificial intelligence are not ‘fake news’ and should be taken seriously. Seven of these reports mentioned that the Pope said he sleeps at night and is not in panic mode regarding AI. Seven reports noted that his comments were made aboard the papal plane returning from France. Two reports mentioned that Pope Leo XIV dedicated his first encyclical to AI and protecting humanity.

### Right

- The single right-rated report stated that Pope Leo XIV said concerns about artificial intelligence are not ‘fake news’ and should be taken seriously. It also noted that the Pope said he sleeps at night and is not in panic mode regarding AI. The report mentioned his comments were made aboard the papal plane returning from France.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- veryLow: 1
- low: 2
- mixed: 12
- high: 51
- unknown: 77
- veryHigh: 45

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [ResearchBuzz: Firehose | Individual posts from ResearchBuzz](https://rbfirehose.com/2026/10/01/associated-press-contradicting-trump-pope-leo-says-ai-safety-concerns-not-fake-news) — Associated Press: Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo says AI safety concerns not ‘fake news’
- [deon.pl](https://deon.pl/kosciol/serwis-papieski/czy-sztuczna-inteligencja-zniszczy-ludzkosc-papiez-odpowiedzial-w-samolocie-na-pytania-dziennikarzy-,3541357) — Will Artificial Intelligence Destroy Humanity? The Pope Answered Journalists' Questions on a Plane
- [IBTimes UK](https://ibtimes.co.uk/pope-leo-xiv-jensen-huang-ai-safety-regulation-1822667) — Pope Leo Warns AI Could Threaten Humanity as He Calls Out Nvidia Billionaire Over Regulation
- [Catholic Review](https://catholicreview.org/pope-leo-xiv-says-hes-not-losing-sleep-over-ai-apocalypse-fears) — Pope Leo XIV says he's not losing sleep over AI apocalypse fears
- [Blockonomi](https://blockonomi.com/pope-leo-confronts-nvidia-nvda-ceo-jensen-huang-on-ai-regulation-stance) — Pope Leo Confronts Nvidia (NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang on AI Regulation Stance
- [sabado.pt](https://sabado.pt/video/detalhe/nao-acho-que-seja-uma-noticia-falsa-papa-leao-xiv-contraria-trump-e-alerta-para-riscos-da-inteligencia-artificial) — I Don't Think It's a ‘False News': Pope Leo XIV Opposes Trump and Alerts to the Risks of Artificial Intelligence
- [Twice.hu](https://twice.hu/hirek/xiv-leo-papa-mesterseges-intelligencia-veszelyei) — Pope Leo XIV Says the Threat of Unbridled Artificial Intelligence Is Not Fake News
- [Misyjne.pl](https://misyjne.pl/czy-papiez-obawia-sie-cyberatakow-sztucznej-inteligencji-spie-spokojnie-ale) — Is the Pope Afraid of Artificial Intelligence Cyberattacks? "I Sleep Soundly, but..."
- [domradio.de](https://domradio.de/artikel/papst-leo-xiv-fordert-verantwortungsvollen-umgang-mit-ki) — Pope Leo XIV Calls for Responsible Handling of AI
- [Seeking Alpha](https://seekingalpha.com/news/4647860-pope-leo-pushes-back-on-nvidias-jensen-huang-over-ai-regulation) — Pope Leo pushes back on Nvidia’s Jensen Huang over AI regulation (NVDA:NASDAQ)
- [Handelsblatt](https://handelsblatt.com/politik/international/ki-papst-leo-kritisiert-nvidia-chef-wegen-ki-sicherheitsluecken/100258179.html) — AI: Pope Leo Criticises Nvidia Boss for AI Vulnerabilities
- [HuffPost It](https://huffingtonpost.it/esteri/2026/09/29/news/leone_francia-22811170) — Lion of France. At the Dawn of a Church that Is Reborn, at the Sunset of the Fifth Republic (by Fr. Schiavazzi)
- [RTVI](https://rtvi.com/news/papa-rimskij-zaochno-posporil-s-trampom-ob-ugroze-vyhoda-ii-iz-pod-kontrolya) — The Pope Argued in Absentia with Trump About the Threat of I.I. Getting Out of Control.
- [blitzquotidiano.it](https://blitzquotidiano.it/politica/papa-leone-xiv-smaschera-la-religiosita-dellestrema-destra-non-e-cristiana-3804056) — Pope Leo XIV Unmasks the "Religiousness" of the Extreme Right: "He Is Not Christian"
- [Reality Tea](https://realitytea.com/2026/09/29/donald-trump-pope-leo-ai-anthropic-safety-concern) — Pope Leo Contradicts Donald Trump on AI Safety With Brutal 3-Words
- [Mandatory](https://mandatory.com/news/1860520-donald-trump-pope-leo-ai-anthropic-safety-concern) — Pope Leo Contradicts Donald Trump on AI Safety With Brutal 3-Words
- [vz.ru](https://vz.ru/news/2026/9/29/1456472.html) — The Pope Refused the Far Right to Christianity
- [Tribune.gr](https://tribune.gr/religion/news/article/956387/o-papas-leon-den-theorei-pseydeis-eidiseis-toys-fovoys-gia-tin-techniti-noimosyni.html) — Pope Leo Does NOT Consider Fears About Artificial Intelligence to Be "Fake News"
- [Khaama Press](https://khaama.com/pope-leo-says-ai-risks-are-not-fake-news-urges-stronger-oversight) — Pope Leo Says AI Risks Are Not ‘Fake News,’ Urges Stronger Oversight
- [Business Insider (Spain)](https://businessinsider.es/tecnologia/papa-choca-trump-afirma-preocupaciones-seguridad-ia-no-son-noticias-falsas_7042491_0.html) — The Pope Clashes with Trump and Claims that Concerns About AI Security Are Not "False News"
- [IBTimes Australia](https://ibtimes.com.au/pope-leo-ai-safety-warnings-trump-fake-news-1876017) — Pope Leo Rebuts Trump, Says AI Safety Fears Are Not 'Fake News' Ahead of White House Meeting With Tech CEOs
- [dialogos.com.cy](https://dialogos.com.cy/papas-leon-gia-techniti-noimosyni-oi-fovoi-den-einai-fake-news) — Pope Leo on Artificial Intelligence: "Fears Are Not Fake News"
- [belta.by](https://belta.by/world/view/papa-rimskij-lev-xiv-nazval-vpolne-opravdannymi-opasenija-ob-ugrozah-ii-803342-2026) — Pope Lion XIV Called the Fear of I.I. Threats Justified.
- [onlarissa.gr](https://onlarissa.gr/2026/09/29/vatikano-den-einai-farsa-oi-proeidopoiiseis-gia-tin-epikindynotita-tis-tn-ektima-o-papas-leon) — Vatican: Warnings About the Dangers of AI Are Not a Hoax, Says Pope Leo - ONLARISSA.GR News Larissa
- [Forbes](https://forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2026/09/29/pope-leo-says-ai-safety-fears-are-not-fake-news-and-criticizes-nvidias-billionaire-ceo) — Pope Leo Says AI Safety Fears Are Not ‘Fake News’ And Criticizes Nvidia’s Billionaire CEO
- [Al Jazeera](https://aljazeera.com/economy/2026/9/29/pope-leo-says-ai-risk-concerns-not-fake-news) — Pope Leo says AI risk concerns not ‘fake news’
- [Cryptopolitan](https://cryptopolitan.com/nvidias-ceo-draws-pope-leos-criticism) — Nvidia's CEO draws Pope Leo’s criticism as AI safety concerns surge 50%
- [Euronews](https://euronews.com/2026/09/29/i-dont-think-that-is-fake-news-as-some-have-said-says-leo-xiv-contradicting-trump-on-need-) — Pope Leo XIV calls for additional international AI safety guardrails
- [Indian Express](https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/pope-leo-says-concerns-about-ai-doom-are-not-fake-news-10898455) — Pope Leo says concerns about AI doom are not ‘fake news’
- [The Japan Times](https://japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/29/world/pope-leo-ai-doom) — Pope Leo says concerns about AI doom scenarios are not ‘fake news’
- [The Hill](https://thehill.com/policy/technology/6116673-pope-leo-xiv-ai-regulation) — Pope Leo says AI concerns are not 'fake news,' must act on safety issues
- [The Hindu](https://thehindu.com/news/international/pope-leo-xiv-ai-doom-fears-are-not-fake-news/article71521431.ece) — Pope Leo XIV: AI doom fears are not ‘fake news’
- [khbrknews](https://khbrknews.com/pope-says-concerns-about-ai-going-rogue-are-not-fake-news-after-trump-hoax-claims) — Pope says concerns about AI going rogue are not ‘fake news’ after Trump ‘hoax’ claims
- [ddaily.co.kr](https://ddaily.co.kr/page/view/2026092910323511230) — Pope Also Lends 'AI Threat Theory'... Directly Refutes Trump's Claim of a "Disgusting Conspiracy"
- [USA Today](https://usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/09/28/pope-leo-says-fears-of-ai-doomsday-are-not-fake-news/91997724007) — Pope Leo says AI doomsday concerns are not 'fake news'
- [catholicleader.com.au](https://catholicleader.com.au/news/vatican/pope-leo-says-ai-dangers-not-fake-news-but-he-is-not-losing-sleep-over-it) — Pope Leo says AI dangers not 'fake news', but he is not losing sleep over it - The Catholic Leader
- [fakti.bg](https://fakti.bg/world/1084624-papa-lav-xiv-riskovete-ot-ii-ne-sa-falshivi-novini) — Pope Leo XIV: AI Risks Are Not 'Fake News'
- [PressNewsAgency](https://pressnewsagency.org/pope-says-concerns-about-ai-should-be-taken-seriously) — Pope says concerns about AI ‘should be taken seriously’
- [Alpha TV](https://alphatv.gr/kosmos/papas-leon-den-einai-farsa-oi-fovoi-gia-tin-texniti-noimosini) — Pope Leo: "Fears About Artificial Intelligence Are Not a Hoax"
- [Agenda do Poder](https://agendadopoder.com.br/papa-leao-xiv-diz-que-extrema-direita-nao-representa-cristianismo) — Pope Leo XIV Says Extreme Right Does Not Represent Christianity
- [asiae.co.kr](https://asiae.co.kr/article/2026092910172651950) — "Closing Your Eyes Is Irresponsible": Pope Leo XIV Warns Trump, Who Dismissed the Dangers of AI
- [poa24horas.com.br](https://poa24horas.com.br/mundo/2026/09/papa-leao-xiv-diz-que-extrema-direita-nao-representa-expressao-autentica-do-cristianismo) — Pope Leo XIV Says that Extreme Right Does Not Represent Authentic Expression of Christianity
- [BCharts Fórum](https://bcharts.com.br/t/papa-leao-xiv-diz-que-extrema-direita-nao-e-representacao-do-verdadeiro-cristianismo/95672) — Pope Leo XIV Says Extreme Right Is Not Representation of True Christianity
- [Iefimerida](https://iefimerida.gr/kosmos/papas-leon-oi-foboi-gia-tin-tehniti-noimosyni) — Pope Leo: "Fears About Artificial Intelligence Are Not Fake News" - iefimerida.gr
- [Cryptocurrency News | Cryptocurrency Prices | Market Cap](https://cryptocurrency.com.tr/pope-leo-criticizes-nvidias-jensen-huang-over-ai-safety-positioning-vatican-as-moral-count-393901) — Pope Leo criticizes Nvidia’s Jensen Huang over AI safety, positioning Vatican as moral counterweight to Big Tech
- [Crypto Briefing](https://cryptobriefing.com/pope-leo-criticizes-nvidia-huang-ai-safety) — Pope Leo criticizes Nvidia's Jensen Huang over AI safety, positioning Vatican as moral counterweight to Big Tech
- [El Diario](https://diario.mx/internacional/2026/sep/28/el-papa-leon-xiv-dice-que-la-seguridad-de-la-ia-no-es-noticias-falsas-1140605.html) — Pope Leo XIV Says the Security of AI Is Not “False News”
- [SIC Notícias](https://sicnoticias.pt/especiais/papa-leao-xiv/2026-09-28-leao-xiv-considera-que-preocupacoes-com-ia-devem-ser-levadas-a-serio-b6f5b07e) — Leo XIV Considers that Concerns with AI "Must Be Taken Seriously"
- [Irish Times](https://irishtimes.com/world/europe/2026/09/29/pope-leo-says-concerns-about-ais-threat-to-humanity-are-not-fake-news) — Pope Leo says concerns about AI’s threat to humanity are not ‘fake news’
- [INTELLINEWS](https://intelli.news/2026/09/28/papst-leo-xiv-will-menschen-vor-ki-schutzen-aufruf-zu-globalem-dialog) — Pope Leo XIV Wants to Protect People From AI: Call for Global Dialogue
- [Spiegel](https://spiegel.de/panorama/papst-leo-xiv-will-menschen-vor-ki-schuetzen-aufruf-zu-globalem-dialog-a-cf478f13-de2a-4831-9e07-fc31352b41c5) — Pope Leo XIV Wants to Protect People From AI: Call for Global Dialogue
- [Northwest Catholic](https://nwcatholic.org/news/courtney-mares-osv-news/pope-leo-xiv-says-he-s-not-losing-sleep-over-ai-apocalypse-fears) — Pope Leo XIV Says He’s Not Losing Sleep over AI Apocalypse Faces
- [연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency](https://yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260929016800009) — Pope Says AI Threat to Humanity Is "Not Fake News"... Directly Refuting Trump's Claims
- [in.gr](https://in.gr/2026/09/29/world/vatikano-den-einai-farsa-oi-proeidopoiiseis-gia-tin-epikindynotita-tis-tn-ektima-o-papas-leon) — Pope Leo Blasts Trump for AI
- [産経ニュース](https://sankei.com/article/20260929-TB5G4CQILJLA5EKZIZ76HFLUUM) — Pope Francis Denies AI Concerns Are "Fake News," Refutes Trump's "Fabrication" Claims.
- [N Digital](https://n.com.do/2026/09/28/papa-leon-xiv-dice-advertencias-sobre-la-ia-no-son-noticias-falsas-y-debe-tomarse-con-seriedad) — Pope Leo XIV Says Warnings About AI Are Not “False News” and Should Be Taken Seriously
- [Great Yorkshire Radio](https://greatyorkshireradio.co.uk/world/pope-says-concerns-about-ai-going-rogue-are-not-fake-news-after-trump-hoax-claims) — Pope Says Concerns About AI Going Rogue Are Not 'fake News' After Trump 'hoax' Claims
- [Correio da Manhã](https://cmjornal.pt/sociedade/detalhe/leao-xiv-considera-que-preocupacoes-com-ia-devem-ser-levadas-a-serio) — Leo XIV Considers that Concerns with AI "Must Be Taken Seriously"
- [Noticias ao Minuto](https://noticiasaominuto.com/economia/3058674/leao-xiv-considera-que-preocupacoes-com-ia-devem-ser-levadas-a-serio) — Leo XIV Considers that Concerns with AI "Must Be Taken Seriously"
- [Caraota Digital](https://caraotadigital.net/mundo/papa-leon-xiv-preocupaciones-sobre-la-ia-deben-tomarse-en-serio-y-no-son-fake-news) — Pope Leo XIV: Concerns About AI "Must Be Taken Seriously" and Are Not "Fake News"
- [diariocarioca.com](https://diariocarioca.com/2026/09/28/mundo/para-o-papa-leao-xiv-a-extrema-direita-esta-fora-do-cristianismo) — For Pope Leo XIV the Far Right Is Out of Christianity
- [ΑΘΗΝΑ 9,84](https://athina984.gr/2026/09/29/oi-proeidopoiiseis-gia-tin-epikindynotita-tis-tn-den-einai-farsa-leei-o-papas-leon) — Warnings About the Dangers of AI Are Not a Hoax, Says Pope Leo
- [enikos.gr](https://enikos.gr/international/papas-leon-oi-anisychies-gia-tin-techniti-noimosyni-prepei-na-lifthoun-sovara-ypopsi/2651517) — Pope Leo: "Concerns About Artificial Intelligence Must Be Taken Seriously"
- [Independent Journal Review](https://ijr.com/discover/pope-leo-urges-global-debate-on-ai-risks-a5a900cb) — Pope Leo urges global debate on AI risks
- [Newser](https://newser.com/story/397210/unlike-trump-pope-says-ai-concerns-are-real.html) — Pope Differs With Trump on AI
- [News Facts Network](https://newsfactsnetwork.com/news/pope-leo-rejects-trumps-dismissal-of-ai-safety-concerns) — Pope Leo Rejects Trump’s Dismissal of AI Safety Concerns
- [Protothema](https://protothema.gr/world/article/1886280/papas-leon-gia-tehniti-noimosuni-oi-fovoi-gia-tin-katastrofi-tou-kosmou-den-einai-fake-news) — Pope Leo on Artificial Intelligence: "Fears About the Destruction of the World Are Not Fake News"
- [Il Messaggero](https://ilmessaggero.it/vaticano/papa_leone_destra_radicale_non_cristiana_cosa_ha_detto-9791372.html) — Pope Leo: "The Radical Right Is Not Christian. IA? Fear Is Not Fake News"
- [ERT NEWS](https://ertnews.gr/eidiseis/oi-proeidopoiiseis-gia-tin-epikindynotita-tis-texnitis-noimosynis-den-einai-farsa-leei-o-papas-leon) — "Warnings About the Dangers of Artificial Intelligence Are Not a Hoax," Says Pope Leo
- [Our Sunday Visitor](https://osvnews.com/pope-leo-xiv-says-hes-not-losing-sleep-over-ai-apocalypse-fears) — Pope Leo XIV says he’s not losing sleep over AI apocalypse fears
- [El Economista](https://eleconomista.com.mx/internacionales/papa-leon-pide-tomar-serio-preocupaciones-sobre-ia-20260928-835714.html) — Pope Leo Asks to "Take Seriously" Concerns About AI
- [Akşam](https://aksam.com.tr/dunya/papa-yapay-zeka-krizi-icin-konustu-endiseler-ciddiye-alinmali/haber-1702099) — The Pope Spoke About the AI crisis... "Concerns Should Be Taken seriously."
- [TVN](https://tvn-2.com/mundo/papa-pide-serio-preocupaciones-ia_1_2263253.html) — Pope Asks to ‘Take Seriously’ Concerns About AI
- [The Catholic Sun](https://catholicsun.org/2026/09/28/pope-leo-xiv-says-hes-not-losing-sleep-over-ai-apocalypse-fears) — Pope Leo XIV says he's not losing sleep over AI apocalypse fears
- [South China Morning Post](https://scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3369117/pope-leo-says-concerns-about-ai-doom-scenarios-are-not-fake-news) — Pope Leo says concerns about AI doom scenarios are not ‘fake news’
- [Arab News](https://arabnews.com/world/pope-leo-says-concerns-about-ai-doom-scenarios-are-not-fake-news-3003632) — Pope Leo says concerns about AI doom scenarios are not ‘fake news’
- [Haberler](https://haberler.com/guncel/papa-14-leo-yapay-zeka-endiseleri-icin-siyasi-20279937-haberi) — Pope Leo XIV Called on Political Leaders to Come Together to Address Concerns About Artificial Intelligence.
- [熊本日日新聞社](https://kumanichi.com/articles/2040674) — Pope Refutes Trump's Claims that Concerns Surrounding AI Are "Not Misinformation" (Kyodo News)
- [NewsBomb](https://newsbomb.gr/kosmos/story/1766562/papas-leon-oi-proeidopoiiseis-gia-tin-epikindynotita-tis-texnitis-noimosynis-den-einai-farsa) — Pope Leo: Warnings About the Dangers of Artificial Intelligence Are Not a Hoax
- [zougla.gr](https://zougla.gr/kosmos/papas-leon-oi-proeidopoiiseis-gia-tin-epikindynotita-tis-technitis-noimosynis-den-einai-farsa) — Pope Leo: Warnings About the Dangers of Artificial Intelligence Are Not a Hoax
- [CNN Brasil](https://cnnbrasil.com.br/internacional/preocupacoes-sobre-ias-destruirem-mundo-nao-sao-fake-news-diz-papa-leao) — Concerns About AIs Destroying the World "Are Not Fake News," Says Pope Leo
- [cathnews.com](https://cathnews.com/2026/09/29/alarm-over-ai-is-not-fake-news-as-pope-calls-for-coordination) — Alarm over AI is not 'fake news', as Pope calls for coordination
- [gazetaweb.com](https://gazetaweb.com/noticias/mundo/papa-leao-xiv-diz-que-extrema-direita-nao-representa-o-cristianismo-938724) — Pope Leo XIV Says that Far Right Does Not Represent Christianity
- [yle](https://yle.fi/a/74-20248766) — Pope Leo Indirectly Chided Trump for Downplaying the Dangers of Artificial Intelligence
- [The Social Post](https://thesocialpost.it/2026/09/28/il-papa-sul-volo-metz-roma-afd-non-rappresenta-il-cristianesimo-allarme-sullestrema-destra-in-europa) — "It Is Not Christianity": Pope Leo XIV Attacks the Extreme Right and Launches the Alarm
- [Newsweek](https://newsweek.com/pope-leo-ai-safety-concerns-not-fake-news-trum-12498731) — Pope Leo says AI safety concerns not "fake news" as Trump champions tech
- [mainwelle.de](https://mainwelle.de/papst-fordert-breiten-dialog-ueber-ki-2459649) — Pope Calls for Broad Dialogue on AI
- [France24](https://france24.com/fr/info-en-continu/20260928-le-pape-estime-que-les-inqui%C3%A9tudes-concernant-l-ia-doivent-%C3%AAtre-prises-au-s%C3%A9rieux) — The Pope Believes that Concerns About AI "Must Be Taken Seriously"
- [El Tiempo](https://eltiempo.com/mundo/europa/papa-leon-xvi-dice-que-la-extrema-derecha-en-alemania-no-tiene-base-en-el-cristianismo-los-valores-del-evangelio-no-se-basan-en-el-odio-3589603) — Pope Leo XVI Says that the Extreme Right in Germany Has No Basis in Christianity: ‘The Values of the Gospel Are Not Based on Hatred’
- [Independent Español](https://independentespanol.com/tecnologia/el-papa-leon-xiv-dice-que-la-seguridad-de-la-ia-no-es-noticias-falsas-b3057874.html) — Pope Leo XIV Says the Security of AI Is Not "False News"
- [Lapresse](https://lapresse.it/esteri/2026/09/28/germania-il-papa-lestrema-destra-non-e-espressione-del-cristianesimo) — Germany, the Pope: "The Extreme Right Is Not the Expression of Christianity."
- [Metrópoles](https://metropoles.com/mundo/papa-leao-xiv-diz-que-extrema-direita-nao-representa-o-cristianismo) — Pope Leo XIV Says that Far Right Does Not Represent Christianity
- [Capital.gr](https://capital.gr/diethni/4020185/batikano-oi-proeidopoiiseis-gia-tin-epikindunotita-tis-tn-den-einai-farsa-leei-o-papas-leon) — Vatican: Warnings About the Dangers of AI Are Not a Hoax, Says Pope Leo
- [Radio France Internationale](https://rfi.fr/en/international-news/20260928-pope-says-concerns-about-ai-should-be-taken-seriously) — Pope says concerns about AI 'should be taken seriously'
- [Free Malaysia Today News](https://freemalaysiatoday.com/category/highlight/2026/09/29/pope-leo-says-concerns-about-ai-doom-are-not-fake-news) — Pope Leo says concerns about AI doom are not ‘fake news’
- [Otago Daily Times](https://odt.co.nz/news/world/pope-says-concerns-about-ai-doom-not-fake-news-giy90znd) — Pope says concerns about AI doom not 'fake news'
- [rtl.lu](https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/pope-says-concerns-about-ai-should-be-taken-seriously-1938217474) — Pope says concerns about AI 'should be taken seriously'
- [coastaltvnews.com](https://coastaltvnews.com/business/pope-says-concerns-about-ai-should-be-taken-seriously/article_510f22d1-2735-5780-a8ef-74bb4c21b0ec.html) — Pope says concerns about AI 'should be taken seriously'
- [abc 7 LA](https://abc7.com/post/contradicting-trump-pope-leo-says-artificial-intelligence-safety-concerns-not-fake-news/19884839) — Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo says artificial intelligence safety concerns not 'fake news'
- [Tribuna Online](https://tribunaonline.com.br/internacional/papa-diz-que-extrema-direita-nao-e-expressao-autentica-do-cristianismo-331651) — Pope Says Extreme Right Is Not Authentic Expression of Christianity
- [WHDH](https://whdh.com/news/contradicting-trump-pope-leo-says-artificial-intelligence-safety-concerns-not-fake-news) — Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo says artificial intelligence safety concerns not ‘fake news’ - Boston News, Weather, Sports
- [Newsmax](https://newsmax.com/scitech/pope-leo-donald-trump-ai/2026/09/28/id/1270969) — Contradicting Trump, Pope Says AI Doom Fears Not 'Fake News'
- [washingtonsun.com](https://washingtonsun.com/whitehouse/pope-ai-trump-safety-concerns) — Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo Says AI Safety Concerns Are Not 'Fake News'
- [Agderposten](https://agderposten.no/nyheter/n/zOv7lr/paven-ut-mot-trump-sier-ki-bekymringer-ikke-er-fake-news) — The Pope Speaks Out Against Trump
- [KCRA 3](https://kcra.com/article/pope-leo-trump-ai-hoax-response/73931075) — Contradicting President Trump, Pope Leo says AI safety concerns not 'fake news'
- [WLKY](https://wlky.com/article/pope-leo-trump-ai-hoax-response/73931075) — Contradicting President Trump, Pope Leo says AI safety concerns not 'fake news'
- [Koco News5](https://koco.com/article/pope-leo-trump-ai-hoax-response/73931075) — Contradicting President Trump, Pope Leo says AI safety concerns not 'fake news'
- [WESH](https://wesh.com/article/pope-leo-trump-ai-hoax-response/73931075) — Contradicting President Trump, Pope Leo says AI safety concerns not 'fake news'
- [WYFF](https://wyff4.com/article/pope-leo-trump-ai-hoax-response/73931075) — Contradicting President Trump, Pope Leo says AI safety concerns not 'fake news'
- [WDSU](https://wdsu.com/article/pope-leo-trump-ai-hoax-response/73931075) — Contradicting President Trump, Pope Leo says AI safety concerns not 'fake news'
- [KCCI](https://kcci.com/article/pope-leo-trump-ai-hoax-response/73931075) — Contradicting President Trump, Pope Leo says AI safety concerns not 'fake news'
- [WISN](https://wisn.com/article/pope-leo-trump-ai-hoax-response/73931075) — Contradicting President Trump, Pope Leo says AI safety concerns not 'fake news'
- [WBAL-TV](https://wbaltv.com/article/pope-leo-trump-ai-hoax-response/73931075) — Contradicting President Trump, Pope Leo says AI safety concerns not 'fake news'
- [WVTM](https://wvtm13.com/article/pope-leo-trump-ai-hoax-response/73931075) — Contradicting President Trump, Pope Leo says AI safety concerns not 'fake news'
- [WGAL](https://wgal.com/article/pope-leo-trump-ai-hoax-response/73931075) — Contradicting President Trump, Pope Leo says AI safety concerns not 'fake news'
- [WXII](https://wxii12.com/article/pope-leo-trump-ai-hoax-response/73931075) — Contradicting President Trump, Pope Leo says AI safety concerns not 'fake news'
- [MOR-TV](https://mor-tv.com/article/pope-leo-trump-ai-hoax-response/73931075) — Contradicting President Trump, Pope Leo says AI safety concerns not 'fake news'
- [WCVB](https://wcvb.com/article/pope-leo-trump-ai-hoax-response/73931075) — Contradicting President Trump, Pope Leo says AI safety concerns not 'fake news'
- [WLWT](https://wlwt.com/article/pope-leo-trump-ai-hoax-response/73931075) — Contradicting President Trump, Pope Leo says AI safety concerns not 'fake news'
- [WMUR](https://wmur.com/article/pope-leo-trump-ai-hoax-response/73931075) — Contradicting President Trump, Pope Leo says AI safety concerns not 'fake news'
- [WTAE](https://wtae.com/article/pope-leo-trump-ai-hoax-response/73931075) — Contradicting President Trump, Pope Leo says AI safety concerns not 'fake news'
- [KETV](https://ketv.com/article/pope-leo-trump-ai-hoax-response/73931075) — Contradicting President Trump, Pope Leo says AI safety concerns not 'fake news'
- [WPTZ](https://mynbc5.com/article/pope-leo-trump-ai-hoax-response/73931075) — Contradicting President Trump, Pope Leo says AI safety concerns not 'fake news'
- [KMBC](https://kmbc.com/article/pope-leo-trump-ai-hoax-response/73931075) — Contradicting President Trump, Pope Leo says AI safety concerns not 'fake news'
- [WMTW](https://wmtw.com/article/pope-leo-trump-ai-hoax-response/73931075) — Contradicting President Trump, Pope Leo says AI safety concerns not 'fake news'
- [KOAT](https://koat.com/article/pope-leo-trump-ai-hoax-response/73931075) — Contradicting President Trump, Pope Leo says AI safety concerns not 'fake news'
- [WAPT](https://wapt.com/article/pope-leo-trump-ai-hoax-response/73931075) — Contradicting President Trump, Pope Leo says AI safety concerns not 'fake news'
- [WPBF](https://wpbf.com/article/pope-leo-trump-ai-hoax-response/73931075) — Contradicting President Trump, Pope Leo says AI safety concerns not 'fake news'
- [KSBW](https://ksbw.com/article/pope-leo-trump-ai-hoax-response/73931075) — Contradicting President Trump, Pope Leo says AI safety concerns not 'fake news'
- [KHBS](https://4029tv.com/article/pope-leo-trump-ai-hoax-response/73931075) — Contradicting President Trump, Pope Leo says AI safety concerns not 'fake news'
- [WJCL](https://wjcl.com/article/pope-leo-trump-ai-hoax-response/73931075) — Contradicting President Trump, Pope Leo says AI safety concerns not 'fake news'
- [My Mother Lode](https://mymotherlode.com/news/national/general-election/11176892/contradicting-trump-pope-leo-says-artificial-intelligence-safety-concerns-not-fake-news.html) — Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo says artificial intelligence safety concerns not ‘fake news’
- [Washington Times](https://washingtontimes.com/news/2026/sep/28/pope-leo-says-artificial-intelligence-safety-concerns-not-fake-news) — Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo says artificial intelligence safety concerns not 'fake news'
- [RPP](https://rpp.pe/mundo/actualidad/leon-xiv-las-preocupaciones-sobre-la-ia-deben-tomarse-en-serio-y-no-son-fake-news-noticia-1709776) — Lion XIV: Concerns About AI "Must Be Taken Seriously" and Are Not "Fake News"
- [Sky News UK](https://news.sky.com/story/pope-says-concerns-about-ai-going-rogue-are-not-fake-news-after-trump-hoax-claims-13593054) — Pope says concerns about AI going rogue are not 'fake news' after Trump 'hoax' claims
- [National Catholic Reporter](https://ncronline.org/vatican/pope-leo-says-alarm-over-ai-not-fake-news-remains-optimistic) — Pope Leo says alarm over AI is not 'fake news,' but remains optimistic
- [Nettavisen](https://nettavisen.no/nyheter/paven-ut-mot-trump-sier-ki-bekymringer-ikke-er-fake-news/s/80-95-116555) — Pope Hits Out at Trump – Says AI Concerns Are Not "Fake News"
- [WTVB](https://wtvbam.com/2026/09/28/pope-leo-says-concerns-about-ai-doom-are-not-fake-news) — Pope Leo says concerns about AI doom are not ‘fake news’
- [Crux](https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2026/09/contradicting-trump-pope-leo-says-artificial-intelligence-safety-concerns-not-fake-news) — Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo says artificial intelligence safety concerns not ‘fake news’
- [notizie.it](https://notizie.it/papa-avverte-lestrema-destra-non-e-cristianesimo-autentico) — Pope Warns: the Radical Right Is Not Christianity
- [Religion News Service](https://religionnews.com/2026/09/28/pope-leo-says-existential-concerns-about-ai-should-be-taken-seriously) — Pope Leo says existential concerns about AI ‘should be taken seriously’
- [Joplin Globe](https://joplinglobe.com/region/national_business/contradicting-trump-pope-leo-says-artificial-intelligence-safety-concerns-not-fake-news/article_965774bf-00e6-564c-9a1a-dd63e39a9b73.html) — Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo says artificial intelligence safety concerns not 'fake news'
- [Globo](https://g1.globo.com/tecnologia/noticia/2026/09/28/papa-leao-xiv-inteligencia-artificial.ghtml) — Pope Leo XIV Says Fears that AI Can Destroy the World 'Are Not Fake News'
- [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/17b0da84304d0e74) — Pope Leo says concerns over AI not 'fake news'
- [Boston.com](https://boston.com/news/politics/2026/09/28/contradicting-trump-pope-leo-says-artificial-intelligence-safety-concerns-not-fake-news) — Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo says artificial intelligence safety concerns not 'fake news'
- [Quotidiano Nazionale](https://quotidiano.net/cronaca/il-papa-avverte-lestrema-destra-non-e-espressione-del-cristianesimo-cvzk1pn6) — The Pope Warns: "The Extreme Right Is Not the Expression of Christianity. Concerns About the "AI" Are Not Fake News"
- [HuffPost](https://huffpost.com/entry/pope-leo-xiv-insists-ai-safety-concerns-arent-fake-news_n_6abaca8fe4b075cb0a408c73) — Pope Leo XIV Contradicts Trump, Says AI Safety Concerns Aren't 'Fake News'
- [Il Sole 24 Ore](https://ilsole24ore.com/art/il-papa-cresce-l-estrema-destra-non-e-espressione-cristianesimo-AJmNiASB) — The Pope: the Extreme Right Grows, It Is Not the Expression of Christianity
- [India Today](https://indiatoday.in/world/story/pope-leo-xiv-ai-risks-vatican-urges-urgent-debate-guardrails-regulation-ptag-3005287-2026-09-29) — Pope Leo XIV urges urgent AI risk debate, rejects fake news claims
- [RN](https://ruhrnachrichten.de/dpa-infoline-zvr/papst-fordert-breiten-dialog-ueber-ki-w1254532-2002246093) — Pope Calls for Broad Dialogue on AI
- [bbv-net.de](https://bbv-net.de/dpa-infoline-zvr/papst-fordert-breiten-dialog-ueber-ki-w1254532-6000635904) — Pope Calls for Broad Dialogue on AI
- [op-online.de](https://op-online.de/politik/papst-fordert-breiten-dialog-ueber-ki-zr-94515088.html) — Pope Calls for Broad Dialogue on AI
- [Chicago Tribune](https://chicagotribune.com/2026/09/28/pope-leo-artificial-intelligence-safety-concerns) — Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo says artificial intelligence safety concerns not ‘fake news’
- [wz.de](https://wz.de/politik/ausland/papst-fordert-breiten-dialog-ueber-ki_aid-155608641) — Pope Calls for Broad Dialogue on AI
- [The Straits Times](https://straitstimes.com/world/europe/pope-leo-says-concerns-about-ai-doom-are-not-fake-news) — Pope Leo says concerns about AI doom are not ‘fake news’
- [The Record](https://troyrecord.com/2026/09/28/france-pope-artificial-intelligence) — Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo says artificial intelligence safety concerns not ‘fake news’
- [Boston Herald](https://bostonherald.com/2026/09/28/france-pope-artificial-intelligence) — Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo says artificial intelligence safety concerns not ‘fake news’
- [Agenzia giornalistica Opinione](https://agenziagiornalisticaopinione.it/opinionews/il-sole-24-ore-italia-il-papa-cresce-lestrema-destra-non-e-espressione-del-cristianesimo) — IL SOLE 24 HOURS * ITALY: The Pope: CRESCE L'ESTREMA DESTRA, NON È EXPRESSIONE DEL CHRISTIANESIMO" - Journalist Agency Opinion. News From Italy - World / Trentino Alto Adige
- [Castanet](https://castanet.net/news/World/632683/Contradicting-Trump-Pope-Leo-says-artificial-intelligence-safety-concerns-not-fake-news-) — Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo says artificial intelligence safety concerns not 'fake news'
- [Insider Paper](https://insiderpaper.com/pope-ai-concerns-fake-news) — Pope Leo XIV says concerns about AI 'should be taken seriously'
- [Jonesboro Sun](https://jonesborosun.com/news/world/contradicting-trump-pope-leo-says-artificial-intelligence-safety-concerns-not-fake-news/article_05889cef-c6ec-572f-9e0f-a55c796566f0.html) — Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo says artificial intelligence safety concerns not 'fake news'
- [UOL](https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/mundo/2026/09/papa-diz-que-extrema-direita-nao-e-expressao-autentica-do-cristianismo.shtml) — Pope: Extreme Right Is Not the Expression of Christianity
- [Folha de S.Paulo](https://redir.folha.com.br/redir/online/mundo/rss091/*https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/mundo/2026/09/papa-diz-que-extrema-direita-nao-e-expressao-autentica-do-cristianismo.shtml) — Pope: Extreme Right Is Not the Expression of Christianity
- [La Repubblica](https://repubblica.it/esteri/2026/09/28/news/papa_leone_intervista_ia_guerre_dialogo_estrema_destra-425613677) — Pope Leo: "IA and Wars, We Cannot Stand by. We Need Dialogue"
- [The Seattle Times](https://seattletimes.com/business/technology/contradicting-trump-pope-leo-says-artificial-intelligence-safety-concerns-not-fake-news) — Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo says artificial intelligence safety concerns not ‘fake news’
- [WBAL](https://wbal.com/contradicting-trump-pope-leo-xiv-says-ai-safety-concerns-are-not-fake-news-and-should-be-taken-seriously) — Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo XIV says AI safety concerns are not 
- [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/faith/2026/09/28/contradicting-trump-pope-leo-says-artificial-intelligence-safety-concerns-not-fake-news) — Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo says artificial intelligence safety concerns not 'fake news'
- [Rocky Mountain Outlook](https://rmoutlook.com/national-business/contradicting-trump-pope-leo-says-artificial-intelligence-safety-concerns-not-fake-news-12832033) — Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo says artificial intelligence safety concerns not 'fake news'
- [The Hamilton Spectator](https://thespec.com/business/contradicting-trump-pope-leo-says-artificial-intelligence-safety-concerns-not-fake-news/article_0bd4edad-f1c1-5f20-8e21-0002dc641d6f.html) — Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo says artificial intelligence safety concerns not ‘fake news’
- [Bowen Island Undercurrent](https://bowenislandundercurrent.com/national-business/contradicting-trump-pope-leo-says-artificial-intelligence-safety-concerns-not-fake-news-12832041) — Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo says artificial intelligence safety concerns not 'fake news'
- [thealbertan.com](https://thealbertan.com/national-business/contradicting-trump-pope-leo-says-artificial-intelligence-safety-concerns-not-fake-news-12832033) — Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo says artificial intelligence safety concerns not 'fake news'
- [Western Investor](https://westerninvestor.com/national-business/contradicting-trump-pope-leo-says-artificial-intelligence-safety-concerns-not-fake-news-12832041) — Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo says artificial intelligence safety concerns not 'fake news'
- [KOB 4](https://kob.com/ap-top-news/contradicting-trump-pope-leo-says-artificial-intelligence-safety-concerns-not-fake-news) — Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo says artificial intelligence safety concerns not 'fake news'
- [Durango Herald](https://durangoherald.com/articles/associated-press/contradicting-trump-pope-leo-says-artificial-intelligence-safety-concerns-not-fake-news) — Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo says artificial intelligence safety concerns not ‘fake news’
- [The Toronto Star](https://thestar.com/news/world/europe/contradicting-trump-pope-leo-says-artificial-intelligence-safety-concerns-not-fake-news/article_703db1e3-8ec0-53f7-97da-d74ed75b5a3c.html) — Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo says artificial intelligence safety concerns not ‘fake news’
- [Washington Top News](https://wtop.com/national/2026/09/contradicting-trump-pope-leo-xiv-says-ai-safety-concerns-are-not-fake-news-and-should-be-taken-seriously) — Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo XIV says AI safety concerns are not ‘fake news’ and should be taken seriously – WTOP News
- [ANSA](https://ansa.it/sito/notizie/topnews/2026/09/28/il-papa-cresce-lestrema-destra-non-e-espressione-del-cristianesimo_300155d7-cf9f-4179-a043-138fbf67d7fe.html) — The Pope, the Extreme Right Grows, Is Not the Expression of Christianity
- [Post Register](https://postregister.com/businessreport/business/contradicting-trump-pope-leo-xiv-says-ai-safety-concerns-are-not-fake-news-and-should/article_c2f88be9-00c7-57a3-ba87-c3742a6effbb.html) — Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo XIV says AI safety concerns are not ‘fake news’ and should be taken seriously
- [mykxlg.com](https://mykxlg.com/news/world/contradicting-trump-pope-leo-xiv-says-ai-safety-concerns-are-not-fake-news-and-should/article_a62f8fb1-f6ca-5e4c-9804-dd6f7c801a23.html) — Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo XIV says AI safety concerns are not ‘fake news’ and should be taken seriously
- [Idaho Press](https://idahopress.com/ap_news/us/contradicting-trump-pope-leo-xiv-says-ai-safety-concerns-are-not-fake-news-and-should/article_a497214b-8ec7-54c4-9383-142dcb0c56b6.html) — Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo XIV says AI safety concerns are not ‘fake news’ and should be taken seriously
- [ewtnnews.com](https://ewtnnews.com/vatican/pope-leo-says-he-is-not-in-panic-mode-over-ai-dangers) — Pope Leo says he is not ‘in panic mode’ over AI dangers
- [ACI Africa](https://aciafrica.org/news/24379/pope-leo-xiv-says-he-is-not-in-panic-mode-over-ai-dangers) — Pope Leo says he is not ‘in panic mode’ over AI dangers
- [Terra](https://terra.com.br/byte/papa-leao-diz-que-preocupacoes-com-fim-do-mundo-causado-pela-ia-nao-sao-fake-news,1e63fe70eab884e2fa243e4f92a0a5f39gwy5503.html) — Pope Leo Says that Concerns About the End of the World Caused by AI Are Not "Fake News"
- [National Catholic Register](https://ncregister.com/cna/pope-leo-says-he-is-not-in-panic-mode-over-ai-dangers) — Pope Leo Says He Is Not ‘In Panic Mode’ Over AI Dangers
- [Reuters](https://reuters.com/world/europe/pope-leo-says-concerns-about-ai-doom-are-not-fake-news-2026-09-28) — Pope Leo says concerns about AI doom are not 'fake news'
- [gazzettadelsud.it](https://gazzettadelsud.it/articoli/cronaca/2026/09/28/il-papa-avverte-lestrema-destra-non-e-espressione-del-cristianesimo-4ea5c3ae-e31d-4248-9ac7-5ce39b4dc331) — The Pope Against the Extreme Right: "It Is Not the Expression of Christianity"
- [Giornale di Sicilia](https://gds.it/articoli/mondo/2026/09/28/il-papa-avverte-lestrema-destra-non-e-espressione-del-cristianesimo-1420db4c-487f-4e58-b35e-aecafb115a42) — The Pope Warns: "The Extreme Right Is Not the Expression of Christianity"
- [Catholic World Report](https://catholicworldreport.com/2026/09/28/pope-leo-says-he-is-not-in-panic-mode-over-ai-dangers) — Pope Leo says he is not ‘in panic mode’ over AI dangers

## Questions

**What did Pope Leo XIV say about artificial intelligence?**

Pope Leo XIV stated that concerns about artificial intelligence are not 'fake news' and should be taken seriously. He also mentioned that he sleeps at night and is not in panic mode regarding AI, and that safety issues raised by experts should be discussed and acted upon.

**When and where did Pope Leo XIV make these comments?**

Pope Leo XIV made these comments aboard the papal plane while returning from France. He was responding to questions about artificial intelligence during his flight.

**What is Pope Leo XIV's stance on AI safety?**

Pope Leo XIV believes that concerns about AI safety are valid and should not be dismissed as 'fake news'. He insists that these issues require serious discussion and action from experts and policymakers.

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