Vatican & San Marino Church Life: Pope Leo XIV will visit the Republic of San Marino and Rimini on Saturday, August 22, with a packed schedule including meetings with local authorities, Eucharistic adoration at the Basilica, and participation in the “Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples.” Local Culture & Community: The Holy See Press Office has published the official programme, detailing the morning arrival at Torraccia airfield, greetings in Piazza della Libertà, and a public blessing for the faithful gathered in San Marino. Humanitarian Education: Dozens of Palestinian students in Gaza who won scholarships to Italian universities are still stuck due to bureaucratic delays, with no evacuations reported since June 1 despite more than 200 already reaching Italy and San Marino. Travel & Everyday Life: A new passport rule reminder is making waves ahead of EU trips: travellers generally need at least three months left on their passport (and it must be issued within the last 10 years), with San Marino included in the list of destinations covered. Citizenship & Belonging: A roundup on long naturalization timelines flags San Marino as one of the strictest, citing decades-long residence expectations and tight eligibility requirements. Lifestyle & Home: A “Bold Living” piece offers simple summer renovation ideas, from natural woods to lightweight textile layering. Health & Family Stories: An Alzheimer’s diagnosis story highlights how early support and hope can shape life after a difficult medical turning point.