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The Annual AI Governance Report 2025: Steering the Future of AI

Figure 22: (from left) H�E� Sister Rafaela Petrini, H�E� Archbishop Ettore
Although responsibility for the ethical use of AI systems begins with those who develop, manage
and oversee them, those who use them also share in this responsibility. AI therefore requires
proper ethical management and regulatory frameworks centered on the human person, and
which go beyond the mere criteria of utility or efficiency. Ultimately, we must never lose sight
of the common goal of contributing to that “tranquillitas ordinis – the tranquility of order”, as
Saint Augustine called it (De Civitate Dei) and fostering a more humane order of social relations,
and peaceful and just societies in the service of integral human development and the good of
the human family.

On behalf of Pope Leo XIV, I would like to take this opportunity to encourage you to seek ethical
clarity and to establish a coordinated local and global governance of AI, based on the shared
recognition of the inherent dignity and fundamental freedoms of the human person. The Holy
Father willingly assures you of his prayers in your efforts towards the common good.

Card. Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State of His Holiness

Quote:
• “I would like to take this opportunity to encourage you to seek ethical clarity and
to establish a coordinated local and global governance of AI, based on the shared
recognition of the inherent dignity and fundamental freedoms of the human
person.” (Pope Leo XIV)

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