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.