Vatican Synod & Governance: The Synod’s General Secretariat has published two final reports pushing for “differentiated co-responsibility,” including lay participation in preparing bishops’ Rome visit reports and a broader role for ecclesial groups in bishop-related decisions. Eco-Spirituality & Creation Care: A Vatican-backed advisory text develops ecological spirituality, rejecting “despotic dominion” over creation and framing “ecological sin” as harm against God, neighbor, community, and the environment. Peace Diplomacy: Vatican Secretary for Relations with States Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher says reconciliation must become “just and lasting rules,” amid Vatican-linked efforts to support Russia-Ukraine talks. Church Leadership Formation: Bishop Emilio E. Biosca met Pope Leo XIV after a Vatican formation course for new bishops, with the pope asking about local clergy and faithful. Faith Tourism & Pilgrimage: A Namyangju mayor asks Pope Leo XIV to visit the Majae Shrine during 2027 World Youth Day, tying pilgrimage to shared journeys. Humanitarian Aid: Caritas groups are mobilizing for Nepal after a major flood, prioritizing food, psychological support, and anti-trafficking measures. Agriculture Under Stress: Sri Lankan Catholic bishops urge reconsideration of oil and gas exploration near the Gulf of Mannar, warning of ecological damage to fishing livelihoods. Craft & Industry: Chanakya International marks 40 years with major Mumbai exhibitions highlighting embroidery as a global textile industry force. AI & Policy: Pope Leo XIV’s AI warnings resurface as researchers call for urgent regulation, echoing the Vatican’s push for human-centered control. Vatican Logistics Abroad: Details emerge on Pope Leo XIV’s France trip equipment, including two electric popemobiles and a golf cart for crowd greetings. Politics & Rights: Italy mourns Emma Bonino, a longtime abortion-rights campaigner who challenged Vatican influence, aged 78.