Spotlight Success: San Marino High School senior Mimi Bernstein just won a grand prize finalist spot in The Music Center’s 38th annual Spotlight program at the Ahmanson Theatre, celebrating 13 years of choral training and a big “I did it!” moment with family in the audience. Church & Community: Pope Leo XIV sent condolences after the death of Swiss Cardinal Paul Emil Tscherrig, former Apostolic Nuncio to Italy and the Republic of San Marino, praising his service and love for the Church. Humanitarian UN Update: The UN General Assembly adopted a Georgia-backed resolution on the status of internally displaced persons and refugees from Abkhazia and South Ossetia, calling for dignity, safety, and property rights for displaced people. San Marino on the Global Stage: Pope Leo XIV is set to visit San Marino on Aug. 22, with Vatican plans also pointing to Rimini activities later that day. Local Culture Calendar: Pasadena Chorale’s free SummerSing choir camp returns June 22–26 at San Marino Community Church, with enrollment open for students entering grades 7–12. Arts & Rights: More than 100 Venice Biennale artists say they’ll pursue legal action over being kept on ballots for the “Visitors’ Lions” awards after requesting withdrawal. San Marino Sports Moment: San Marino’s Yilin Wu won the women’s half-marathon at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, finishing in 76 minutes. Travel Rules Watch: ETIAS is expected to launch in late 2026 with a €20 fee, but most travelers won’t need to worry about it yet.