Finance Minister or senior official Carney discusses artificial intelligence with Pope Leo in a meeting focused on the technology’s societal impact. According to reports, the Pope frames AI as a defining moment for humanity, describing a crossroads in how people develop and use the technology. Other details point to the government’s preparation of an AI strategy, suggesting the conversation occurs as policymakers work on how AI will be governed and integrated into public life. The Pope’s remarks include the idea that choices made during AI’s development will shape outcomes for individuals and communities. The sources do not indicate any specific policy commitments made during the meeting, but they characterize the discussion as centered on ethical and human considerations tied to AI’s rapid advancement. Overall, both outlets describe the interaction as linking international religious perspectives with domestic government planning on AI, with the Pope emphasizing the broader stakes of the technology rather than specific technical issues.