AI Governance: Pope Leo XIV told the International Institute of Administrative Sciences that AI is moving too fast, warning that decisions about human life are being entrusted to machines and urging ethical, human-centred rules plus transparency so technology serves “life and peace.” Church Policy & AI Use: A look at how U.S. dioceses handle AI shows uneven adoption—some allow generative tools for drafting and editing, but most require human oversight and ban confidential data, while Vatican City State’s AI guidelines took effect in 2025. Diplomacy in Moscow: Vatican Secretary for Relations with States Bishop Paul Richard Gallagher met Lavrov as CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly visited to brief on Europe and Iran—an unusual overlap of diplomacy and intelligence aimed at keeping dialogue alive. Catholic Freedom vs Surveillance: A DOJ report says the FBI’s 2023 “Catholic memo” was a “grave failure,” detailing how the Richmond office targeted traditional Catholics and built a weak link to extremism. Humanitarian Tech & Disaster Response: Caritas Nepal says flash floods near the Nepal-China border have killed hundreds and left over 900 missing, with damaged infrastructure slowing aid delivery. Global Church Appointments: The Vatican named Maronite Chorbishop Sharbel Maroun archbishop-elect of Damascus, and Pope Leo also advanced women into key Holy See roles. Exorcism Demand: U.S. dioceses face a shortage of trained exorcists as requests rise, even as some Americans treat the demonic as metaphor.