Rome Call for AI Ethics: requirements, deadlines and compliance actions
Rome Call for AI Ethics (Pontifical Academy for Life, 28 February 2020)
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In brief
Rome Call for AI Ethics is a non-binding framework of the Holy See (Vatican), issued by Pontifical Academy for Life (RenAIssance Foundation). Its current status is voluntary standard. Voluntary declaration for signatory organisations; no legal obligations. Every record here links to its official source and states its verification status.
- Jurisdiction
- Holy See (Vatican)
- Instrument type
- Framework
- Status
- Voluntary standard
- Legal force
- Non-binding (guidance, strategy or standard)
- Issuing body
- Pontifical Academy for Life (RenAIssance Foundation)
- Adopted
- 28 February 2020
- Official source
- Rome Call for AI Ethics
- Verification
- Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026
What is Rome Call for AI Ethics?
A declaration of six principles for the ethical development of AI (transparency, inclusion, responsibility, impartiality, reliability, security and privacy), first signed in February 2020 by the Pontifical Academy for Life, Microsoft, IBM, FAO and the Italian government, and since joined by other religious leaders, universities and companies. It calls for "algor-ethics" and human-centred design and is used as a reference in faith-based and corporate AI ethics commitments.
Who does it apply to?
Voluntary declaration for signatory organisations; no legal obligations.
- Sectors
- Cross-sector / all sectors
- AI use cases
- Generative AI and foundation models
When do the requirements apply?
Dates are taken from the linked official source; a reviewer should confirm in-force and application dates before relying on them.
Official sources
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Rome Call for AI Ethics
RenAIssance Foundation / Pontifical Academy for Life · 28 Feb 2020 · Tier 1 source
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AIPolicyTracker (2026). “Rome Call for AI Ethics” [AIPT-POL-0083, record version 1, verified 26 September 2026 by Bhaskar Bhatt]. https://aipolicytracker.org/id/AIPT-POL-0083 (accessed 27 October 2026). Data licensed CC BY 4.0.
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Cite the official text alongside it: Rome Call for AI Ethics, RenAIssance Foundation / Pontifical Academy for Life, https://www.romecall.org/.
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author = {{AIPolicyTracker}},
title = {{Rome Call for AI Ethics}},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/holy-see-rome-call-for-ai-ethics}},
url = {https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/holy-see-rome-call-for-ai-ethics},
urldate = {2026-10-27},
note = {Data licensed CC BY 4.0. Accessed 27 October 2026}
}
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Record version 1: Added in the September 2026 global coverage expansion from the official source listed; reviewer to confirm dates, status and scope against the source text. Every earlier wording is in the GitHub repository.
Frequently asked questions
Is Rome Call for AI Ethics in force?
Rome Call for AI Ethics has the status "voluntary standard"; it is not a binding law in force.
Is Rome Call for AI Ethics legally binding?
No. Rome Call for AI Ethics is a framework; it sets expectations rather than legal requirements, unless another instrument gives it force.
Who does Rome Call for AI Ethics apply to?
Voluntary declaration for signatory organisations; no legal obligations.
Where is the official text of Rome Call for AI Ethics?
The official text is published by RenAIssance Foundation / Pontifical Academy for Life at https://www.romecall.org/ (Rome Call for AI Ethics). This record links to it and is checked against it.
Disclaimer: informational only, not legal advice. Verify every claim against the linked official sources and consult a qualified lawyer before acting.