'Love my woke pope': Why Leo's first encyclical went viral and how it speaks to his papal approach

Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, 'Magnifica Humanitas,' went viral for its call to regulate artificial intelligence and its culturally resonant language. The document, which references Gandalf from 'Lord of the Rings' and emphasizes individual freedom, sparked online enthusiasm, with critics noting its alignment with concerns about AI's societal impact.