Vatican Diplomacy & Church Discipline: Belarus has expelled Polish Catholic priests by refusing residency permits, tightening state pressure on clergy with long ties to local parishes. Papal Abuse Response: Pope Leo XIV met six clergy sexual-abuse survivors in Madrid, listening to their proposals and promising a safer, healing-focused Church response. Human Rights & Accountability: Survivors’ groups protested being excluded from the pope’s meeting, underscoring ongoing anger over how the abuse crisis is handled. AI, Faith & Culture: In Spain, Leo’s “Magnifica Humanitas” continues to spark debate, with bishops and scholars stressing a human-centered approach that resists reducing people to data or “algorithms.” Spain in the Spotlight: The pope drew massive crowds for Corpus Christi, including a landmark Mass at Madrid’s Bernabéu and a Barcelona Sagrada Família Mass as the tower nears its final chapter. Sports & Pop Culture: Leo’s Real Madrid quip and his “for all teams” stance turned football into a Vatican-style headline—plus a Pope-signed Knicks jersey made its way to Spike Lee at the NBA Finals. Fashion Moment: Queen Letizia wore a white Self-Portrait dress inspired by the Princess of Wales for the pope’s visit. Animal Rights: PETA urged Leo to condemn bullfighting during his Spain trip, calling it incompatible with Christian mercy. Global Watch: South Korea’s President Lee begins a Europe run that includes Vatican talks with Pope Leo ahead of the G7.