Bishop Burbidge’s Statement on Magnifica Humanitas Encyclical

“The Catholic Diocese of Arlington welcomes Pope Leo XIV’s Magnifica Humanitas with great joy. I am grateful for the Holy Father’s attention in this, his first encyclical, to issues of profound concern to the human person, most especially our innate desire for God and everlasting happiness. Magnifica Humanitas is especially welcome in this time of tremendous social and technological change, especially concerning artificial intelligence and the right use of such tools. I encourage all to join me over the coming days to reading Magnifica Humanitas in its entirety and prayerfully considering all that the Holy Father shares.”

May 25, 2026