AI and Human Dignity: Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, is still reverberating—Silicon Valley figures and Vatican officials are engaging his call to “disarm” AI and keep human dignity central, while Archbishop Gabriele Caccia brought the message to Washington’s AI Honors gala. Vatican Governance: The Pope approved an interdicasterial commission on AI, bringing together multiple Vatican bodies to address AI’s effects on people and society. Spain Visit and Migration: Pope Leo is set to travel to Spain, with coverage highlighting his focus on migrants and peace, and a major spiritual moment at Barcelona’s Sagrada Família as the Tower of Jesus Christ is inaugurated. Church Safeguarding: The USCCB is preparing to vote next week on a revised Dallas Charter for child protection, with only limited changes expected. Canonization Progress: Sister Blandina Spegale’s sainthood cause advanced after Vatican theological consultants voted to move it forward. Cuba Sanctions: New US sanctions freeze assets tied to Cuba’s government, with reports warning of worsening shortages and humanitarian strain. Ukraine Peace Push: Ukraine’s president urged direct talks with Putin, and the Vatican’s nuncio to Ukraine reiterated the Church’s clear stance against killing and support for peace initiatives.