Church Discipline in the U.S.: Monsignor Roger Landry, director of Pontifical Mission Societies USA, has taken a temporary leave after allegations of violations of priestly conduct codes involving adults; both the Diocese of Fall River and Landry say there were no claims of sexual misconduct, and Landry insists he has no canonical violation or crime. Episcopal Encounters: Pope Leo XIV met Bishop Manuel Rodríguez in Rome during “baby bishop training,” urging bishops to carry everyone like the Good Shepherd, and later received new bishops including Udupi’s Leslie C. D’Souza, who presented gifts to the Pope. Synod and Governance: A Synod study group proposes a more missionary, less routine approach to bishops’ ad limina visits, with a renewed focus on exchange and listening. Human Dignity and Peace: Vatican Secretary for Relations with States Archbishop Gallagher said reconciliation must become “just and lasting rules,” amid renewed Vatican-linked peace diplomacy around Ukraine. Italy and Rights: Emma Bonino, a leading figure in Italy’s abortion and divorce legalization battles against Vatican objections, has died at 78. Women and Ministry in Ireland: Ireland’s synodal pathway working document puts women’s visibility in liturgy and a national women’s office on the agenda, alongside broader proposals for lay co-responsibility. Global Tensions: Taiwan’s vice president visited a democracy forum in Italy, drawing sharp Chinese condemnation and diplomatic protests.