AI Ethics at the Vatican: Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, is being hailed by Catholic experts as a defining moral guide for the digital age, urging shared discernment as AI spreads into work, education, and public life. Digital-Age Human Dignity: Vatican-linked commentary and Vatican Academy voices tie the pope’s message to mental health and education, warning that youth are absorbing anxiety as technology moves faster than care. AI “Disarmament” and War: The pope’s text also rejects reliance on just-war logic for AI-driven conflict, calling for AI to be “disarmed” so it cannot become an instrument of domination, exclusion, and death. Holy See Meets Tech Power: The encyclical launch drew attention to Anthropic’s role, as the company’s IPO filing and soaring valuation intensify the debate over who gets to set AI’s ethical boundaries. Vatican Diplomacy and Politics: Pope Leo’s Vatican meeting with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson sparked sharp backlash from President Trump, turning a faith-and-migration discussion into a new front in U.S. political fights. Spain Visit Spotlight: The Vatican itinerary confirms Pope Leo will celebrate Mass at Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia during his June trip, marking Gaudí’s 100th death anniversary. Church Governance Debate: A former German Jesuit leader criticized the Church as too “monarchical,” adding fresh pressure to rethink leadership and women’s roles.