AI & Sacred Art: Pope Leo XIV told artists and curators at the Vatican that “algorithms lack the spark of the human,” calling for an alliance to safeguard authentic culture in the age of AI-generated imagery. Vatican Culture & Work: In a separate Vatican audience, he stressed the “irreplaceable centrality of the human person” and the dignity of work, urging women’s contributions to be increasingly recognized. World Youth Day in Korea: Meeting Korean priests and religious, the Pope urged them to be “witnesses of hope” and “artisans of peace” as preparations build for Seoul 2027. St. Peter’s Basilica Leadership: The Vatican reassigned Cardinal Mauro Gambetti from archpriest of St. Peter’s to lead Chieti-Vasto, with no immediate successor named for St. Peter’s. Assisi Francis Anniversary: Assisi marked the 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ death with major liturgies and a midnight Mass. Safeguarding Update: The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors met in plenary, focusing on survivor participation and measurable safeguarding actions. Music & Faith on the Move: A Steuben County Festival Choir begins an Italy pilgrimage with performances in major cities including Assisi and Rome. Entertainment Spotlight: Tony Gilroy’s “Behemoth!” premiered at the New York Film Festival, featuring a nine-composer “Behemoth Collective” approach to movie scoring.