St. Peter’s Restoration: The Vatican unveiled a yearlong, €700,000 restoration of Bernini’s baldacchino over the main altar—its first comprehensive work in 250 years—funded by the Knights of Columbus and led by Vatican Museums restorers, aiming to finish before Pope Francis’ 2025 Jubilee. Consistory Wrap-Up: Pope Leo XIV closed the extraordinary consistory urging cardinals to carry forward appeals for peace, warning that war grows from a “culture of power,” and highlighting young people’s despair and the need for authentic relationships. Synodality in Focus: Cardinals’ sessions emphasized building for the common good and healing rifts in society, with Cardinal Mario Grech outlining the synod’s implementation path toward 2027–2028. AI Governance Launch: The Vatican’s Interdicasterial Commission on Artificial Intelligence held its first meeting to coordinate Holy See work on AI serving human dignity and the common good, drawing momentum from Magnifica Humanitas. Venezuela Earthquake Solidarity: Pope Leo expressed closeness to Venezuela and asked that international solidarity not falter as bishops and Caritas networks mobilize relief and prayer across affected regions. Pallium Day Ahead: Pope Leo will confer the pallium on new metropolitan archbishops June 29, including three Filipino prelates—Alberto Uy, Charlie Inzon, and David William Antonio. Vatican Culture & Art: Work has begun on the Raphael Loggia restoration, a major facelift to the Vatican’s Renaissance passageway after 500 years, backed by the World Monuments Fund and philanthropic funding.