Catholic Church Leadership: Wisconsin’s Catholic bishops’ conference named David Earleywine as its new executive director after Barbara Sella’s retirement, with a focus on education and religious liberty. Jewish Community & Security: A new analysis says U.S. Jewish centers spent over $1B on security in 2025 as antisemitism surged, driving a 33% jump in costs. Israel-Related Jewish Politics: In Michigan, more than 600 Jewish voters signed an open letter backing Abdul El-Sayed for Senate, mixing support with reservations about Israel-related messaging. LDS & Abortion Politics: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints urged Idaho congregations to oppose the Idaho Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act (Prop. 1). Interfaith Tensions: Lambeth Palace withdrew an interfaith award after comments by a Muslim cleric praising Osama bin Laden came to light. Religious Freedom & Law: Texas Supreme Court is set to consider an appeal in the Gateway Church defamation case tied to Robert Morris. Violence Against Faith Communities: A Sikh truck driver was stabbed in Wyoming; officials and lawmakers are linking the attack to rising hostility toward Sikh and South Asian Americans. Religious Courts in Pakistan: Pakistan’s top court upheld a ban on Ahmadiyya religious literature, keeping forfeiture orders in place. Church & Community Life: Franklinton Baptist Church marked 225 years, tracing its roots to the post–Civil War era and a long tradition of local service. Mental Health & Faith: A report argues religious patients often quit therapy when counselors can’t engage faith issues respectfully or competently.