Nepal Flood Tragedy: Pope Leo XIV expressed sorrow for the Nepal–China disaster after glacial collapse triggered deadly floods and mudslides, sending condolences via a telegram signed by Cardinal Pietro Parolin and praying for rescuers and the missing. Vatican Diplomacy on Ukraine: Archbishop Paul Gallagher, Vatican foreign minister, told Russian authorities “this war must end,” urging negotiations and warning the conflict cannot be solved by military means. Holy Land Security: Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, said the West Bank has become “a lawless land,” calling for stronger diplomacy and backing a two-state solution. Gaza and Genocide Claims: African clergy leaders denounced Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide, intensifying Vatican-adjacent debate on the conflict. Church Governance and Women: Leo XIV’s early appointments continue to reshape Vatican leadership, with new women taking major institutional roles. Liturgy and Creation: The Vatican finalized English and Spanish translations for a Mass “for the care of creation,” timed for U.S. celebrations of Season of Creation. Rupnik Images: Lourdes bishop Jean-Marc Micas says Pope Leo personally ordered the Vatican to stop using Marko Rupnik images. Ecumenism: Pope Leo met Lutheran bishops from Norway, urging reconciliation and fraternity ahead of Norway’s 2030 millennium.