AI Governance at the UN: Pope Leo XIV sent a message to the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, urging dialogue and warning that AI misuse and the loss of human agency are real concerns, with the Vatican also presenting his AI encyclical Magnifica humanitas. Vatican Sustainability: Fiat will donate 30 electric vehicles to Vatican City State as part of the Governorate’s Ecological Conversion 2030 plan, adding 20 Topolino and 10 TRIS models to push toward a zero-emissions fleet. Church Law & Abuse Protections: A Vatican-linked discussion highlights a legal loophole leaving some consecrated women outside protections when abuse involves adult victims, with the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors calling for a deeper look at power imbalances. Traditionalist Schism Fallout: The SSPX’s break is treated as self-excommunication, while the Diocese of Cubao in the Philippines opens a path for SSPX followers to seek counseling and guidance on pastoral matters. UFO Exorcism Controversy: Washington’s Cardinal McElroy says the removal of an exorcist tied to UFO-linked comments was about keeping the exorcist role private, not about judging extraterrestrial life. China Religion Pressure: Pastor Ezra Jin’s release is framed as political and not a shift in Beijing’s broader campaign against independent religious practice, including surveillance of Vatican-loyal Catholics. Vatican Education Leadership: A Catholic education leader reports system growth and planning for 2027–2033 after visiting and listening to principals across a large network of schools.