AI & Nuclear Risk: Nobel laureates and religious leaders in Rome signed a warning on “Artificial Intelligence and Nuclear Weapons,” arguing fast AI could erode human judgment and worsen cyber and disinformation threats. Vatican AI Ethics: Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical “Magnifica Humanitas” is driving fresh debate on AI’s human impact, with a Vatican-linked webinar series and tech ethicists urging AI to expand judgment, not replace it. AI Regulation Clash: Australia is creating an Office of AI to centralize policymaking as data-centre and job fears rise, while Google rejects claims that its AI search tools pose unacceptable risks to children. Local Church & Community Care: A Diocese of Albano concert at Castel Gandolfo will honor Pope Leo XIV, and a French Catholic nonprofit (Fratello) promotes parish “Banquets of Friendship” with the poor ahead of the World Day of the Poor. Humanitarian & Security Diplomacy: Holy See envoy Cardinal Matteo Zuppi was briefed in Kyiv on the need for humanitarian corridors in Russian-occupied Kherson. Mining & Enforcement: Liberia launched a taskforce to crack down on illegal mining, aiming to boost oversight, royalties, and environmental and labor compliance. Faith & Freedom: Nigeria stakeholders stressed freedom of religion or belief as a peace and development foundation, while Philippines bishops urged Catholics to avoid pilgrimages to South Korea’s Naju shrine. Indigenous Growth: Bangladesh’s Catholic growth is being driven by Indigenous communities, with evangelization and education in remote areas.