Organization

Vatican / RenAIssance Foundation

Host of the Rome Call for AI Ethics (2020), signed by Microsoft, IBM, and later Abrahamic religious leaders.

Type
ngo
Founded
2020
HQ
Vatican City

The Vatican's initiative on artificial intelligence ethics, most notably hosting the Rome Call for AI Ethics in 2020. This multi-stakeholder declaration was signed by representatives from Microsoft, IBM, and later by leaders from Christian, Jewish, and Islamic faith traditions, establishing principles for ethical AI development centered on human dignity, transparency, and accountability. The initiative reflects the Catholic Church's engagement with technology governance and interfaith dialogue on emerging technologies.

Last updated 31 August 2026