- Pope Leo XIV received an enthusiastic welcome at a Vatican festival for Catholic influencers, where he addressed "digital missionaries" gathered for a Holy Year celebration.
- The Pope urged attendees to prioritise human relationships and avoid the pitfalls of digital ecosystems and artificial intelligence, cautioning against fake news and online frivolity.
- He emphasised that their mission is to foster "Christian humanism" and create genuine "encounters between hearts" rather than merely generating content.
- Cardinal Antonio Tagle, head of the Vatican’s evangelisation office, advised the influencers against using their platforms for false advertising, coercion, or financial gain.
- The event was part of the Vatican’s week-long Jubilee for young people, with attendees participating in traditional rites like passing through the basilica’s Holy Door.
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