AI and human conscience: Pope Leo XIV told thousands at his Sept. 16 general audience that technology and social media can make relationships “less personal” and warned against delegating decisions that belong to human conscience to algorithms. Global AI governance: Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin urged states not to “go it alone” on AI, calling for shared rules and ethical reasoning. Interreligious dialogue, 60 years on: The Vatican published a new note marking Nostra Aetate’s anniversary, calling for a “new ethic of dialogue” that seeks peaceful coexistence without erasing differences. Martyrs as evangelizers: Pope Leo praised contemporary Christian martyrs at a Vatican conference, saying their witness points to Christ through everyday holiness, not ideology. Vatican culture and art: On his 71st birthday, the pope opened the AQVA exhibition at the Vatican Apostolic Library, featuring JR’s giant wave installation “Diluvium.” Church in France: Ahead of his Sept. 25-28 visit, a French survey shows Catholics hope for a “breath of new life,” especially on peace, conflicts, and sexual abuse. Vatican administration: Pope Leo repealed COVID-era salary cuts for cardinals and senior Vatican employees introduced by Pope Francis in 2021. Sustainability partnerships: DePaul University announced a partnership with the Vatican’s Laudato Si’ Center to advance integral ecology and sustainability education. Local Church governance: Monsignor Roger J. Landry took temporary leave from Pontifical Mission Societies USA amid a misconduct investigation.