Vatican Diplomacy & Ukraine Peace: Vatican Secretary for Relations with States Archbishop Paul Gallagher met Russia’s Sergey Lavrov in Moscow, with “prospects for peace” and the Ukraine war on the agenda, as the Holy See signals it wants a role in stalled negotiations. Papal Peace Vision: Pope Leo XIV framed international peace around human dignity, international law, and multilateral cooperation, warning against a “culture of power” and the “business of death.” Energy Tech: The Vatican is planning a major agrivoltaic solar project at Santa Maria di Galeria, aiming for energy self-sufficiency within about two years. AI & Human Dignity: U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna pressed major AI CEOs to align with Pope Leo’s AI ethics in Magnifica Humanitas, while Vatican-linked commentary highlights the need to keep the human heart from “regressing” in the digital age. Ecology & Governance: Vatican-appointed integral ecology consultor Jacqui Remond joins new Vatican advisory roles, reinforcing the Church’s push for ecological conversion. Culture & Creativity: A Vatican-prefect will join a Venice forum on “the future of creativity” with major film and tech voices, tying culture to technology’s rapid change. West Bank Trade Court Fight: A Dutch evangelical-backed group is suing over a planned ban on imports from illegal Israeli settlements, with a verdict expected soon. Space-Adjacent Hobby: A French amateur radio enthusiast captured ISS signals from his garage, showing how Vatican audiences may connect faith, science, and curiosity.