SSPX Schism Warning: Pope Leo XIV told journalists at Castel Gandolfo to “do not do this” as the SSPX plans to consecrate four bishops on July 1 without papal permission, warning the move could deepen division and lead to schismatic penalties. Korean Peninsula Diplomacy: South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung met Pope Leo XIV and formally invited him to World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul, while Vatican support for peace efforts on the peninsula remained on the agenda; a South Korean cardinal said any North Korea visit depends on Pyongyang. US-Iran Deal: Pope Leo said the US-Iran memorandum is “better” than returning to war, hoping it can be “truly a solution” and move dialogue forward. Climate and Faith: In a message from Vienna, the pope said care for creation is a “requirement of faith,” urging responsibility especially for the poorest and most vulnerable. Vatican Media & Journalism: Leo defended rigorous journalism against “the drug of fake news,” urging seriousness, community in truth, and resisting profit-driven distortions. Pacific Seminary Formation: A Pacific bishops’ delegation briefed Vatican dicasteries after reviewing the St Peter Chanel seminary in Fiji, seeking guidance to strengthen priestly formation across Oceania. Papal Spain Wrap-Up: Organizers said Pope Leo’s Spain visit drew about 2.5 million participants and could top €150 million in economic impact. AI and Human Flourishing: Religious leaders and AI experts launched a summer webinar series on “AI and Human Flourishing,” framing AI as a moral test for human dignity. Pope’s AI Encyclical Spotlight: Commentary and quotes continued to circulate around “Magnifica Humanitas,” emphasizing AI’s temptation to build futures excluding God. Vatican Security Incident: A viral clip showed a woman singing in St Peter’s Basilica despite requests to stop, sparking online backlash over disrupting worship. Pope Leo XIV’s Travel Reality Check: Multiple reports highlighted the pope’s Spain-to-Rome flight troubles, with the Spanish king stepping in to help. JD Vance Memoir Buzz: Vance’s Catholic conversion memoir “Communion” kept drawing attention, including fresh claims about an “unsettling” Vatican meeting. World Cup, Vatican Lens: Catholic sports chatter continued, including discussion of whether a Vatican team could ever join FIFA.