AI & Nuclear Peace: More than 200 Nobel laureates and experts gathered in Rome to sign the “Rome Declaration” urging AI to serve humanity and calling for renewed disarmament and dialogue over nuclear deterrence. Vatican Ethics on Tech: Vatican-linked voices are amplifying Pope Leo XIV’s “Magnifica Humanitas,” stressing that technology must protect human dignity and the “care of our common home,” not replace moral judgment. Financial Oversight: At the Vatican, ASIF and Germany’s Bundesbank signed a technical cooperation memorandum, tied to the Holy See’s push for stronger transparency and credibility in international finance. First Nations, Rights & Environment: In Ottawa, First Nations chiefs vowed to oppose any federal or provincial moves to fast-track major projects that could weaken free, prior and informed consent and environmental protections. Wildfires & Evacuation: Canada’s wildfire evacuations are hitting Indigenous communities hard, with leaders warning some are being left behind and calling for urgent support. Mining Enforcement: Liberia launched a taskforce to crack down on illegal mining and improve oversight, linking enforcement to environmental and labour compliance. Care for Creation: A Vatican-linked Mass and youth “Laudato Si’ Green Festival” in Uganda highlighted environmental conservation as part of peace and sustainable development. Transport & Emissions: A proposed €500m cruise port near Rome was blocked after an environmental impact assessment setback, underscoring pressure on coastal development. Local Church & Formation: Bishop Robert Barron, ahead of Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s beatification, highlighted formation and prayer as the foundation for evangelization in today’s digital world.