Papal Calendar & Vatican State: Pope Leo XIV’s 71st birthday is followed by a bigger Vatican celebration: 17 September becomes an official Vatican City holiday for his pontificate, marking the feast of St Robert Bellarmine, whose “name day” tradition mirrors how the pope shares his given name with the 17th-century Jesuit cardinal and Doctor of the Church. Interfaith & Nostra Aetate: The Vatican released “A Journey of Hope” to renew interreligious dialogue 60 years after Nostra Aetate, urging “builders of bridges, not walls” while reaffirming Christ’s unique role—though Bishop Strickland warns the wording could blur dialogue and evangelization. AI Ethics at the Top: Pope Leo’s teaching on Gaudium et Spes echoes a wider alarm: Pope Leo says people must not delegate conscience to algorithms, while King Charles III warns AI leaders of “existential dangers” if systems fall into the wrong hands; Vatican adviser Paolo Benanti attended the Scotland summit. Vatican Energy Push: Despite its tiny territory, the Vatican plans a €100m agrivoltaic solar project on Vatican-owned land outside Rome to supply electricity and move toward carbon neutrality. Art, Memory & the Vatican Library: Pope Leo marked his birthday with JR’s water-themed “AQVA” exhibition on the Vatican Apostolic Library facade, pairing contemporary art with ancient texts to draw visitors back in person. Controversy in Church Art: Fátima’s shrine says it will not cover a Rupnik mosaic despite the artist’s abuse trial and a possible future papal visit, keeping the debate over separating art from alleged wrongdoing alive. Diplomacy & Holy Sites: The Holy See’s ambassador to Jordan met Jordan’s Senate Palestine committee as the Vatican backs a two-state solution and stresses protection of Jerusalem’s holy sites and access.