# Catholic universities in Indonesia use AI to uphold human dignity

> Indonesian Catholic universities train students to use AI while protecting human dignity.
- Title: Catholic universities in Indonesia use AI to uphold human…
- Summary: Indonesian Catholic universities train students to use AI while protecting human dignity. Five Indonesian Catholic universities prepared communication…
- Keywords: catholic universities, indonesia, magnifica humanitas, pope leo xiv, ai bootcamp, communication students, yogyakarta, religion, world, Catholic, universities, use
- Source: Vaticannews — https://vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-10/indonesia-catholic-universities-magnifica-humanitas-age-of-ai.html
- Author: Vatican News
- Published: 2026-10-15T12:21:16.586+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: catholic universities, indonesia, magnifica humanitas, pope leo xiv, ai bootcamp, communication students, yogyakarta, religion, world
## AI Bootcamp in Yogyakarta
Twenty-two communication students from five Indonesian Catholic universities participated in a six-day AI Bootcamp in Yogyakarta.
## Five universities involved
The universities include Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Soegijapranata Catholic University, Widya Mandala Catholic University, and Widya Mandira Catholic University.
## Theme: Magnifica Humanitas
The program focused on how AI can serve people while safeguarding human dignity, echoing Pope Leo XIV's vision.
## Human dignity in AI
The program emphasized keeping human dignity at the heart of AI development to avoid reducing people to data or automated decisions.
## AI's role in communication
AI accelerates information processing, generates content, and expands creative possibilities but raises concerns about dependence and declining critical thinking.
## Research team
Researchers from the five universities developed 14 learning modules on AI applications in communication and ethical reflection.
## Community engagement
Students visited Yogyakarta's Tugu area to interview street vendors and observe community needs before designing AI solutions.
## Student outcomes
Students developed AI prototypes addressing real community challenges, showing increased engagement and practical application of AI.
## Key takeaway

Five Indonesian Catholic universities prepared communication students to apply AI responsibly through a six-day program focused on human dignity.