Surrogacy & abortion ethics in Canada: A lawsuit in Ontario has been filed by a same-sex couple against the surrogate who refused their request to abort a baby with a minor birth defect, alleging medical and confidentiality breaches and seeking about $600,000 in damages; the surrogate denies the claims and says she feels “used.” AI and nuclear risk: Nobel laureates in Rome backed Pope Leo XIV’s “Magnifica Humanitas,” calling it a “clarion call” for preventing AI-driven nuclear warfare and signing a declaration urging a treaty to ban AI from nuclear launch systems. End-of-life care in France: French Catholic bishops voiced concern after lawmakers approved a legal right to assisted dying, warning it could reshape healthcare’s mission and weighing legal options, including the lack of a conscience clause for pharmacists. Mental health in formation: A new report flags a “startling disconnect” between seminary formators and psychological professionals, urging better collaboration and stronger mental-health support for seminarians. Vatican-backed social outreach in the U.S.: A delegation tied to the World Meeting of Popular Movements completed a U.S. tour, describing grassroots encounters with migrants, marginalized communities, and people affected by enforcement and local crises. Gaza humanitarian crisis: In a Vatican News interview, Bishop William Shomali said Gaza’s ceasefire is effectively ignored on the ground, with ongoing deaths, injuries, and extreme hardship for families. Catholic charity recognition: Catholic Charities of Owensboro’s director, Susan Montalvo-Gesser, was named a finalist for the Lumen Christi Award for service in underserved rural communities.