AI Encyclical: Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, urges the world to “disarm” AI, warning it can hollow out human work, blur moral responsibility, accelerate war, and concentrate power in a few hands. Peace Prayer: In the Vatican Gardens, he led a worldwide Rosary for peace, calling for an end to violence and urging people to resist verbal and physical aggression. Mental Health & Tech: At a Vatican seminar on youth, mental health, and digital technologies, the Pope said young people need “inner life,” meaning, and hope—not just connectivity. Tech Meets the Vatican: Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah sat alongside the Pope at the encyclical event, highlighting the unusual Vatican-tech dialogue—and the tension between moral safeguards and profit-driven incentives. Local Spotlight: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson met Pope Leo, inviting him to celebrate Mass in Grant Park and discussing immigration and social justice. Church Accountability: A new U.S. bishops report says more than 1,000 child sexual abuse allegations were reported in 2025, alongside calls to strengthen safeguards. Africa & Faith: The Pope warned against syncretism in Africa, stressing genuine faith over superstition and opportunistic “God-as-idol” religion.