Papal Teaching: Pope Leo XIV told pilgrims at his Sept. 2 general audience to stop “passivity and indifference” and “unmask the contradictions” of today, urging Christians to engage with reality and bear others’ burdens. Ecology as Theology: The International Theological Commission released a new Vatican document, “Caring for Our Common Home,” proposing the phrase “sin against creation and the Creator” and calling for ecological conversion. Vatican Carbon-Neutral Push: Reuters reports the Holy See is funding a major agrivoltaic project—about €100 million—to help make Vatican City carbon-neutral. Bishops in Formation: 147 newly appointed bishops from five continents began Rome formation courses this week, covering mission, safeguarding, liturgy and governance, ahead of an audience with the Pope. Addiction in the Americas: Full text of Pope Leo’s Aug. 27 address on drugs and youth addiction highlights prevention, scientific care, justice, and pastoral support. Diplomacy and Solidarity: Pope Leo spoke by phone with Colombia’s president after the Aug. 10 earthquake, expressing closeness to families and rescue workers. Belarus Meeting: Journalist Andrzej Poczobut met Pope Leo at the Vatican, asking for blessings for Belarus and the Union of Poles, and said the meeting brought him peace. Church and Migration: A Haitian bishop warned about the impact of the U.S. ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants.