Papal Visit & Local Faith: Pope Leo XIV will travel to the Republic of San Marino and Rimini on Saturday, August 22, with meetings with authorities, Eucharistic adoration at the Basilica, and a stop at the “Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples,” as the Vatican publishes the full programme. Community & Volunteering: In Los Angeles, Olivia Rodrigo’s festival ticket raffle is driving a surge in garden volunteers through “Daisy Chain Reaction,” with more than 60 people showing up for heat-battered community work and the effort surpassing its 1,000-hour goal ahead of Aug. 20. Travel Safety (San Marino Spotlight): A new solo-travel safety ranking puts San Marino at the top for travellers going alone, citing low risk and strong perceptions of safety, while highlighting the microstate’s walkable old town and medical access. Health & Family Stories: An Alzheimer’s diagnosis story from a San Marino High School educator’s family focuses on finding hope after early detection and discussing a drug option aimed at slowing progression. Citizenship Rules: A guide to long naturalization timelines spotlights San Marino’s strict path—30 years of residence for most applicants, with tighter requirements for spouses and strong integration and record checks. Humanitarian Education Delay: Palestinian students in Gaza who won scholarships to Italy are still stuck due to bureaucratic delays, with evacuations reportedly paused since June 1.