Speaking to journalists outside Castel Gandolfo on Tuesday evening, Pope Leo renews his appeal for humanitarian assistance in Gaza, warns against the use of artificial intelligence in warfare that disregards human life, and highlights ongoing dialogue with AI Company Anthropic.
Speaking to journalists outside his residence in Castel Gandolfo on Tuesday evening, Pope Leo once again called on the international community to assist the people of Gaza, insisting that human rights must be respected “for everyone”.
Responding to a question about activists involved in the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, following reports that some had been handcuffed and blindfolded., the Pope said that “we must renew our appeal for the respect of the human rights” of every person.
He went on to lament the continued suffering of civilians in Gaza, noting that “unfortunately, the people of Gaza are still not receiving humanitarian aid”. The Pope explained that this situation “is provoking protests” and with them complications, including those who were involved in the Flotilla.
“I would also like to renew this not only as an invitation, but truly as an appeal”, he continued, urging “all authorities to assist and accompany the people of Gaza, and to help begin reconstruction”. “The people are truly suffering”, the Pope said, adding that they “continue to suffer greatly”.
Asked what it means when unarmed peace activists are met with violence, Pope Leo warned of the danger of fuelling further hatred. “We are provoking more and more hatred,” he said, adding that “violence does not help. From any side”. Instead, the Pope stressed the need “to return to negotiations” and “to seek, through dialogue, to resolve problems”, always “respecting the human rights of everyone”.
