Papal Visit Announcement: Pope Leo XIV is set to travel to the Republic of San Marino on Aug. 22, with a morning visit followed by activities in the Diocese of Rimini and the Rimini Meeting—an event tied to Communion and Liberation. Local Culture & Community: Pasadena Chorale’s free SummerSing choir camp for students (grades 7–12) returns June 22–26 at San Marino Community Church, offering daily ensemble training, vocal technique, music theory, and movement, with snacks and lunch provided. Music Spotlight: Broadway and Grammy-winning performer Kecia Lewis headlines MUSE/IQUE’s “The Sun Rises in Harlem” at The Huntington, tracing the Harlem Renaissance through concert-with-narration storytelling. Sport & Lifestyle: In cycling, Anna van der Breggen storms to a Giro d’Italia Women stage 4 uphill time-trial win, taking the pink jersey and a lead heading into the Dolomites. Travel Rules Update: ETIAS is expected to launch in late 2026 (not a visa), with a €20 fee—so most travelers won’t need to worry about it yet. San Marino in Pop Culture: Boy George, who represented San Marino at Eurovision 2026, says he wants to write a future UK Eurovision entry and has also announced an AI re-release of “Karma Chameleon.” Research Achievement: USC honored San Marino resident Amy Lee with a 2026 Faculty Lifetime Achievement Award for decades of work on glucose-regulated proteins.