Magnifica Humanitas: A Conversation with Theologian Marie Dennis

How should we think about artificial intelligence through the lens of nonviolence? What does it mean to safeguard human dignity in an age of rapidly advancing technology?

In this conversation, we speak with Marie Dennis, co-director of Pax Christi International's Catholic Institute for Nonviolence, a founder of the Catholic Nonviolence Initiative, and one of the leading voices in the Catholic Church's growing commitment to gospel nonviolence.

Together they explore Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, a document that begins with artificial intelligence but quickly opens into much larger questions about what it means to be human. Their discussion touches on the ethical challenges of AI, the future of Catholic social teaching, the Church's movement beyond just war theory, and the growing recognition of nonviolence as a guiding paradigm for our time.

Whether or not you come from a religious background, this conversation offers a thoughtful reflection on technology, peace, and the values that should shape our shared future.

Watch the full interview below.