Pope Leo XIV Warns of the Deterioration of Human Relationships: Less Personal and More Virtual

In brief

Pope Leo XIV warned during a general audience that human relationships are deteriorating as they become less personal and more virtual.

Speaking at the audience, the Pope noted that while technology and virtual platforms allow people to reach others thousands of kilometers away in seconds, receive live news, or meet online, these advancements carry risks. He cautioned that increasing connectivity through these technological means may negatively impact the quality of human connections.