Vatican Museums & Media Heritage: “More Than a Thousand Words” opens at the Vatican Art Gallery, spotlighting L’Osservatore Romano’s photography and design since its 2020 redesign, with Vatican officials stressing images that “safeguard human dignity.” Ecology & Waste Services: Pope Leo XIV tells Italy’s Hera Group to move beyond a “throwaway culture,” pushing a circular production model; Hera also runs Vatican environmental services, including electric waste collection in St. Peter’s Square. Archaeology & Pilgrimage Economy: Anglo-Saxon coins found near the Vatican suggest the Schola Saxonum was more than a stopover—an active medieval neighborhood with trade and English money. AI Governance & Human Dignity: Pope Leo XIV rejects “fake news” framing on AI risks, urging serious safeguards; Vatican leaders also argue fragmentation starts with forgetting the human person, and bishops’ AI work focuses on preserving dignity. Health Policy at the UN: Cardinal Parolin calls universal health care a “moral imperative,” warning pandemic prevention fails when care isn’t accessible. Interfaith Culture Diplomacy: The Holy See hosts an Azerbaijani carpets exhibition under “Heavenly Religions,” positioning culture and memory as pillars of peace.