Religious Freedom & Military: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to protect service members delivering religious greetings at Kirtland Air Force Base after the Military Religious Freedom Foundation intervened. Ultra-Orthodox Politics: Israel’s Degel HaTorah is refreshing its lineup as Moshe Gafni and Uri Maklev prepare to leave the Knesset, with party leadership shifting. Catholic Healthcare Rights: Cardinal Cupich and Catholic nuns sued Illinois to block an assisted-suicide law, arguing it would force Catholic ministries to violate core teaching on the dignity of life. Faith in Action: Fox River Christian Church in Wisconsin packed 267,000 meals for children through Kids Around the World, while Catholic Charities in Tampa held a back-to-school clothing and essentials drive for people exiting homelessness. Community & Worship Life: St. Paul’s Cathedral in London agreed to host DJ events with Fabric, drawing criticism over the use of a historic Christian site. Regulation of Preaching: Bahrain updated licensing rules for preaching and religious guidance, aiming to strengthen oversight of religious activities. Israel-Palestine Christian Focus: Palestinian Foreign Minister Shahin met Churches for Middle East Peace to discuss Israeli attacks on Christians and worsening humanitarian conditions. Local Religious News: Anglican leaders in Barbados proposed a major healthcare development tied to the church’s community role.