AI & Vatican Policy: Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, warns that AI is not morally neutral and urges safeguards, accountability, and independent oversight—framing the choice as building a “new Tower of Babel” or a humane “city” where people remain responsible. Tech Procurement & Defense Spending: Reuters reports SpaceX pushed back on Pentagon pricing for Starlink terminals used for military drones, with the Pentagon now considering thousands of extra subscriptions—raising fresh questions about taxpayer costs. Media Regulation in Europe: Vatican Radio’s Alessandro Gisotti backs the European Broadcasting Union’s push to protect radio’s role in the EU’s “Digital Networks Act,” especially for access in cars. Child Safety Online: Malaysia’s new rules bar under-16s from opening social media accounts and require age checks plus stronger content governance. Human Dignity & Labor: A Vatican-linked debate over AI ethics spotlights how corporate and tech governance often focuses on builders and users while leaving “customers” and real-world impacts under-addressed. Vatican Diplomacy & Politics: Pope Leo XIV’s meeting with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson triggered sharp US political backlash, while Johnson framed the visit as a faith-driven effort to “protect humanity.” Sports & Trafficking Risk: Ahead of the World Cup, anti-trafficking advocates urge organizers to use prevention toolkits as major events can increase exploitation opportunities.