SSPX Schism Watch: Pope Leo XIV warned against unauthorized ordinations after a far-right splinter group plans to ordain its own bishops on July 1, a move that could trigger immediate excommunication under canon law and strain ties with traditionalist Catholics. Liturgical Limits in Germany: The Vatican rejected German bishops’ request to let laypeople preach/homily at Mass, saying the homily is reserved to ordained ministers and can’t be granted by indult—prompting lay groups to vow continued pushback. Vatican Restoration: AP reports the Vatican Museums have begun a five-year, $5.5m restoration of Raphael’s Loggia in the Apostolic Palace, first major work in over 500 years. Books at the Vatican: Pope Leo XIV met international writers at the 100th anniversary of Libreria Editrice Vaticana, calling writing an act of truth that leads toward God. Human Dignity & Health: The Pope sent greetings to a Caritas health conference, urging Gospel-based care for the sick. Indigenous Repatriation: A Swiss collector says he wants thousands of Indigenous artifacts repatriated to communities in the US and Canada, as advocates urge governments to help. Surrogacy Moratorium: Italy, the Holy See and others backed a UN push for an international moratorium on surrogacy. Heatwave Across Europe: Western Europe’s “heat dome” brought record temperatures, deaths, power disruptions and school closures, with Vatican audiences also affected by extreme conditions.