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Italy and Vatican Deepen Ties with Focus on Peace and Ethical AI Collaboration

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Pope Leo XIV reaffirmed shared priorities in a call, with Italy offering to co-lead efforts on AI ethics and support Vatican peace initiatives.

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Overview

  • Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held a phone call with Pope Leo XIV to congratulate him on his papal election and reaffirm Italy's close ties with the Vatican.
  • Meloni expressed Italy's appreciation for the Vatican's global peace efforts and its commitment to resolving conflicts through dialogue rather than violence.
  • Italy formally offered to collaborate with the Holy See on the ethical development of artificial intelligence, aligning with priorities from its recent G7 presidency.
  • Pope Leo XIV has emphasized the importance of AI ethics to protect human dignity, justice, and labor, a focus echoed by Italy's G7 agenda earlier this year.
  • The call underscores the growing alignment between Italy and the Vatican on addressing global challenges through diplomacy and ethical governance.