Vatican Meets UNESCO on AI: Pope Leo XIV is set for a rare UNESCO visit at headquarters on Sept. 25, marking the Holy See’s first papal stop there in over four decades, with a framework agreement on AI cooperation tied to Magnifica Humanitas. France Trip With a Human Focus: Vatican confirms a four-day France journey (Sept. 25-28) that includes a private meeting with abuse victims, plus stops spanning Paris diplomacy, UNESCO, Lourdes and Metz. Youth Spotlight for WYD Seoul 2027: Preparations intensify for World Youth Day in Seoul (Aug. 3-8, 2027), with organizers promising “a celebration of hope” and diocesan “Days in the Diocese” ahead of the main event. New Vatican Leadership Term: Archbishop Youssef Soueif’s appointment to the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development is renewed for another five years. Assisi Message: In Assisi, Pope Leo urged young people to become the “new saints,” linking Franciscan spirituality to today’s search for meaning. Church & Culture: Catholic Universities Art Triennial launches “Exercises in Empathy,” using exhibitions worldwide to explore how art can address urgent global issues. Local Church Milestone: The Diocese of Calapan is formally established in the Philippines, with Bishop Moises Cuevas installed amid rain and a brief earthquake.