Illinois MAID Court Stay: A federal judge temporarily exempts Catholic health care workers from Illinois’ medical aid in dying law, with Cardinal Blasé Cupich calling it a win for conscience and freedom of speech/religion. Pope Leo XIV on 9/11: On the 25th anniversary, Leo XIV urged forgiveness, diplomacy and reconciliation during the Angelus, linking remembrance to today’s wars and humanitarian crises. Vatican Climate Recognition: Villanova and the Vatican will name the first Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal recipient, with Cardinal Michael Czerny reported as the inaugural winner. Vatican Gardens Go Organic: The “Pope’s garden” inside Vatican walls is now farmed using exclusively organic methods, feeding nuns and a Vatican soup kitchen. Synodality in Practice: A Philippine bishop turned his Synod experience into a new book aimed at helping Catholics apply synodality in parishes and dioceses. Traditional Latin Mass Limits: A traditionalist pilgrimage to Rome in October will not get its main Mass authorized inside St. Peter’s this year, with organizers directed to St. Mary Major instead. Digital Mission Guidance: A Vatican official told Asian Catholic digital missionaries to prioritize witness over follower counts and to use AI with discernment. EU Border Tech Delays: The EU allowed nine Schengen countries to delay full Entry/Exit System enforcement amid travel disruption and border congestion. Vatican in Tourism Rankings: A study says Vatican City is Europe’s most overcrowded destination, highlighting the strain of mass pilgrimage on daily life. Bosnia Election Message: Bishops in Bosnia and Herzegovina urged voters to choose responsibly by conscience, stressing human dignity, life issues, family, and the rule of law. AP Rome Loss: Longtime AP Rome bureau chief Victor Simpson, who covered five popes, died at 84. Pope Leo Turns 71: The pope marked his 71st birthday/name day with greetings and celebrations, including messages from Peru.