Overview
- The pope addressed roughly 15,000–16,000 teenagers via live video from the Vatican to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis for the National Catholic Youth Conference.
- He called AI one of the era’s defining technologies but said it cannot replace human intelligence or moral judgment, urging students to build their own critical thinking.
- “Using AI responsibly means using it in ways that help you grow,” he said, telling the crowd not to ask it to do their homework.
- He warned against reducing faith to partisan identities, stating the Church belongs to no political party and exists to form consciences for wise and loving action.
- He pressed for balance between screen time and real relationships, highlighted Carlo Acutis as an example, and took questions in a 40-minute session moderated by Katie Prejean McGrady.