Church safety and community continuity: Services resumed at an Amityville church after a man was stabbed in the basement, with the congregation saying Sunday worship continued as scheduled. Islam and tech: Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim urged the Muslim world to embrace AI while protecting Islamic heritage and moral values. Antisemitism and security: The NYPD is seeking help identifying an anti-Jewish hate crime suspect in FiDi, after an attacker slapped a yarmulke off a victim’s head. Catholic peace stance: Catholic justice and peace groups in South Korea opposed any troop dispatch to the Strait of Hormuz, saying soldiers shouldn’t be used for great-power logic. Faith in politics: Nigeria’s Catholic bishops’ leadership urged voters to reject vote-buying and resist electoral malpractice ahead of 2027. Religion and elections in Muslim Mindanao: The BARMM held its first parliamentary elections, with heavy security after gunfire killed three and wounded 15 just before polls opened. Local church life: A Memphis Catholic church blessed a restored bell tower and cross for its 160th anniversary, while a Sikh temple in Spokane donated $30,000 to wildfire relief. Religious freedom tensions: Lithuania’s Muslim community condemned a noisy biker protest at a mosque, and the US warned Americans in the UAE to stay cautious around Jewish and Israeli-associated sites for Rosh Hashanah.