# Antiqua et Nova by Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith

8 Hacker News commenters recommended Antiqua et Nova by Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith and 0 criticized it, November 2025 to November 2026. It was recommended in 2 of 13 months.

**Verdict:** People recommend this Vatican note for its clear focus on what sets human intelligence apart from simulated intelligence, and for showing a deep understanding of AI.

## Why people recommend it

- Deep understanding of AI (4 comments): "The autors showed a deep understanding of AI that many secular commentators lack." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48266057)) "showed a deep understanding of AI that many secular commentators lack" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48266030)) "the Vatican understands AI much better than you already" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48195895))
- Wise, well-written Vatican perspective (2 comments): "Also pertinent and well-written, from the Vatican itself" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48051194)) "Wise words and perspective." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47119938))
- Human versus simulated intelligence (2 comments): "It focuses on the anthropology and also what sets human intelligence apart from simulated intelligence." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48199854)) "I greatly enjoyed Pope Francis thoughts on relationship with AI" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48190942))

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## Cite as

Hacker Approved, "Antiqua et Nova by Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith", https://hackerapproved.com/p/antiqua-et-nova/ (counts from 1,795,640 Hacker News comments, November 2025 to November 2026).