Visiting Italy this weekend, Thomas Bach met with the new Pope, Leo XIV, at the Vatican. The IOC president and the head of the Catholic Church discussed how to strengthen Olympic values, The Refugee Olympic Team, widely supported by François, but also, more surprisingly, of artificial intelligence. " Thomas Bach described the IOC's approach, which is to exploit the benefits brought about by the use of AI, while preserving human dignity and emphasizing the value of solidarity, so that everyone can benefit from these advantages, not just a privileged few ", specifies the IOC.
Leo XIV praised the role of sport in teaching respect and fairness. Sport is not just about physical performance; it is also a path to humanity, he said. In a competitive society in which only the strongest and the winners seem to deserve to live, Sport also teaches us how to loseSport goes beyond mere performance; it can bring people together, overcome loneliness and give hope. »
