Artificial Intelligence as a Challenge for Spiritual-theological Reflection in the Context of the Encyclicals Laudato si’ and Fratelli tutti
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| Year of publication | 2026 |
| Type | Peer-reviewed scientific article |
| Magazine / Source | CARITAS ET VERITAS |
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| web | https://www.caritasetveritas.cz/pdfs/cev/2026/01/03.pdf |
| Doi | https://doi.org/10.32725/cetv.2026.004 |
| Keywords | encyclical; Pope Francis; logic; spirituality; social work; algorithms; technology; artificial intelligence |
| Description | The development of generative artificial intelligence in the last three years has fundamentally transformed the forms of education, the shape of the labour market and the competencies needed for a successful life in modern society. Church documents have commented on tech nical and social changes since the late 19th century, but the perception of selected social changes and their spiritual and social risks is broader. This study aims to create a field of thought constituted by reflection on contemporary socio-religious themes and to contextualise these themes through the themes of two encyclicals of Pope Francis—Laudato si’ and Fratelli tutti. The study shows that technological changes will mean significant transformations in the field of spirituality and social work, for which it is necessary to prepare, both in terms of theoretical reflection and the practical training of individual professionals. |