Papal Pilgrimage to Genazzano: Pope Leo XIV returned Sept. 7 to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Good Counsel, asking Mary for “courageous and wise decisions,” and unveiled a permanent fresco of him praying there after his election. Vatican Culture & Education Legacy: The John Paul II Vatican Foundation marks its 45th anniversary Oct. 19-22 in Rome, highlighting how scholarships and cultural works keep St. John Paul II’s mission alive for young people. Family Life at the Vatican: At the Vatican Families celebration, the pope called families a “great miracle,” stressing “giving life and giving love,” with a playful nod to a viral “six-seven” math moment. Interfaith Dialogue in Ukraine: UGCC leader Sviatoslav Shevchuk thanked Ukraine’s Grand Mufti Ahmed Tamim for promoting Catholic-Muslim dialogue and urged faith leaders to resist politicizing religion. Church, Climate, and Theology: A Vatican theological document on caring for creation has reignited debate by drawing on Teilhard de Chardin’s evolutionary ideas and framing ecological harm as a serious moral issue. Humanitarian Reality Check: In eastern DRC, a school year began in Bukavu despite Ebola fears, with strict hygiene and monitoring measures in place.