Vatican Culture & Education: The John Paul II Vatican Foundation marks its 45th anniversary in Rome Oct. 19-22, ending with a private audience with Pope Leo XIV and spotlighting how St. John Paul’s legacy lives on through scholarships, formation, and culture. Papal Diplomacy: Pope Leo XIV heads to UNESCO in Paris Sept. 25, with Unesco calling it a “strong message” for multilateralism and peace, including a symbolic gesture in the Square of Tolerance. Education & Faith: In a Vatican meeting with Oxford’s Oriel College, the Pope urged students to “seek the truth courageously,” praising Newman’s education vision centered on human dignity. Ukraine Peace Push: At the Angelus, the Pope condemned renewed Russian attacks and urged dialogue, hoping U.S.-led negotiation efforts will bear “concrete fruit.” Arts & Talent: Italian piano prodigy Alberto Cartuccia Cingolani, now 9, is profiled after racking up 42 first prizes by age seven. Community & Craft: Armagh mourns Deirdre White, “Queen of Arts and Crafts,” whose decades of volunteer work shaped liturgical art and youth life. Global Church Life: In Bukavu, DRC, classes resume despite Ebola fears, with strict hygiene and monitoring at Alfajiri College. UK Representation: Tammy Sandhu becomes the UK’s next ambassador to the Vatican after meeting Pope Leo XIV for formal accreditation.