Catholic Spotlight: Pope Leo XIV drew about 1.2 million people to an open-air Mass in Madrid’s Plaza de Cibeles, urging faith to show up in daily life through help for the poor and warning against political polarization. Mozambique Security: Mozambique’s Catholic Church says Bishop Osório Citora Afonso, appointed by Pope Leo, was shot dead at home in Quelimane, with authorities calling the circumstances “mysterious.” Ebola Preparedness (Kenya): Health CS Aden Duale says Kenya remains Ebola-free after testing 67 people, while screening 88,000 travellers and expanding isolation capacity at referral hospitals. Healthcare Accountability (Kenya): A viral Garissa hospital encounter has reignited debate over the Social Health Authority’s effectiveness, with an EALA MP questioning whether enrolled patients are actually receiving care. Boko Haram Hostage Releases (Nigeria): Hundreds of women and children kidnapped from Borno were freed, with the military citing an intelligence-led rescue and local leaders saying mediation helped. Intercommunal Violence (Chad): A land and farm dispute between herders and farmers in southwestern Chad left 11 dead and homes burned. World Cup Build-up: Senegal’s World Cup outlook highlights a younger squad under coach Pape Thiaw, while South Africa’s “Mama Joy” says she’ll attend all Bafana Bafana matches live.