Vatican App Security: The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network’s “Click to Pray” app is reported to have leaked personal data for months, with a researcher finding an exposed API that could let outsiders pull users’ names, emails, and birthdates—raising fresh pressure on Vatican-linked digital services to fix security fast. Global Food & Shipping Risks: A UN report says 645 million people faced hunger in 2025, with officials warning that disruptions to shipping routes can quickly raise costs for fuel and fertiliser—directly hitting food production. Ukraine War & Tech Industry: Zelensky says Ukraine’s long-range drone program is set to expand from 3,000+ km to 5,000–10,000 km by next year, pointing to rapid growth in the country’s drone industry. Peace Efforts From Rome: Cardinal Parolin says peace in Ukraine is moving the wrong way and calls for renewed US-Iran talks, while reiterating Vatican opposition to a Gaza wall. Sustainability Governance: UN officials and Catholic sisters say progress on UN sustainable development goals remains fragile, but local governments are increasingly reviewing performance and sharing approaches. Vatican Diplomacy: The Holy See sent a delegation to Argentina to prepare for a possible Pope Leo XIV visit in November, focusing on logistics, security, and protocol. Energy & Local Rights: Catholic universities in Indonesia are criticized for joining a geothermal forum despite Indigenous objections, with residents saying the process legitimizes projects they say harmed their rights. Pope’s Social Message: Pope Leo XIV urged young Peruvians to turn suffering into hope through a “holy rebellion,” pushing service over passivity.