Sacred Heart Focus: U.S. bishops meeting in Orlando put the Sacred Heart at the center, culminating in the June 11 consecration of the United States during Mass at the Basilica of Mary Queen of the Universe, with leaders stressing that the future belongs to God. World Day of the Poor: Pope Leo XIV marked the X World Day of the Poor by warning that the digital environment can deepen indifference toward the poor, and he condemned social injustice tied to “arrogant corruption.” Spain Travel Drama: Pope Leo’s flight home from Tenerife was delayed after an engine problem; Spain’s King Felipe VI stepped in with his private Falcon jet to get the Pope back to Rome. Migration Message: In Tenerife, the Pope urged migrants to integrate and warned human traffickers to stop and repent, saying their profits will face divine justice. Korean Peace Push: South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung called for stronger Vatican-backed peace efforts on the Korean Peninsula and invited young people to World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul. Italy Politics: Former general Roberto Vannacci’s new far-right party “Futuro Nazionale” is challenging Giorgia Meloni ahead of the 2027 election, raising questions about tensions on her right. Vatican Meets Faith & Tech: Coverage around Pope Leo’s AI teaching and calls for oversight continued, including discussion of “disarming AI” and moral accountability for AI firms.