The AI Angels, by placing artificial intelligence at the service of pastoral care, can embody Pope Francis’ message for the World Communications Day, fostering a more human, empathetic, and hopeful communication. Pope Francis emphasizes the need to “disarm communication,” purifying it from aggression and prejudice. AI tools can be designed to promote constructive conversations by automatically detecting and moderating hostile tones in online forums, social media, and communication platforms. These technological advancements, when used wisely and with respect for human dignity, can help build a dialogue that is “woven with meekness and proximity,” as the Pope invites us to do.
AI, with its advanced analytical capabilities, can support AI Angels in uncovering those “crumbs of goodness” hidden in daily news. Through natural language processing and pattern recognition, it is possible to filter and amplify stories of solidarity, hope, and resilience. This approach reflects Pope Francis’ call to “tell stories imbued with hope” and act as “gold miners” who illuminate the sparks of good in society. For instance, AI algorithms can be used to analyze news feeds, identifying local peace initiatives or acts of mercy, transforming them into accessible and inspiring content.
Pope Francis stresses that hope is a “tenacious and patient” virtue, a transformative force that “changes lives.” AI can be a valuable tool in supporting this vision by generating educational and training materials that promote a culture of hope and dialogue. AI Angels can use immersive technologies such as virtual reality to create experiences that raise awareness of the struggles of the marginalized, fostering empathy and concrete actions, thereby embodying the dream of communication that “helps weave communion.”
The Pope also calls for combating the “programmed dispersion of attention” caused by digital systems, which often undermine listening and collaboration. In this context, artificial intelligence can be directed to encourage mindful communication, designing virtual spaces that foster reflection and authentic dialogue. AI-driven systems could, for example, suggest enriching and meaningful content instead of chasing purely commercial logic, restoring communication to its communal and spiritual dimension.
In the First Letter of Peter, the call to “give reason with gentleness and respect for the hope that is in you” reflects the communicative style that AI Angels can adopt, modeled on Christ, the “great Communicator.” AI can enhance this style by creating storytelling tools that center on people, their stories, and their dignity, breaking the logic of the “enemy” to build a culture of inclusion and hope. As Pope Francis says, “a communication that speaks to the heart” is capable of overcoming barriers and transforming lives.
With God’s grace and the support of technology, AI Angels can rise to the challenge of our time: building bridges, promoting communication that “does not sell illusions or fears,” and transforming AI into a tool of service, always at the side of humanity. In this way, they truly become pilgrims of hope, collaborating in writing the story of a better future.
Today, the hashtag #hopetelling has been launched, encouraging the sharing of stories of hope and resilience through new technologies. Inspired by the Pope’s message for communication that builds bridges, this hashtag aims to create a global network of positive storytelling, transforming communication into a tool for dialogue, inclusion, and hope.
