Religious Freedom & Hate Crime: A San Diego mosque shooting plot allegedly included plans to target a nearby Jewish temple and other locations, underscoring fears of interconnected anti-Muslim and antisemitic violence. Interfaith & Community Building: A small Washington Church of the Brethren highlights growth through peacemaking, support for vulnerable immigrants, and interfaith music nights. Catholic Life & Culture: A profile on comedian Chris Farley spotlights how Catholic faith shaped his life and charity. Church Leadership & Education: Sudbury Catholic District School Board announced new principal appointments, while multiple local church stories focus on youth programs, Sunday schools, and historic preservation. US Religious Institutions Under Pressure: Nova Scotia’s last Catholic hospital is set to become secular, ending restrictions tied to abortion and euthanasia. Politics, Religion, and Identity: In Kerala, a promise to examine reservation for Dalit Christians sparks BJP backlash; in Nigeria, a human-rights lawyer warns against politicising religion as Peter Obi appears at churches. Jewish Life & Public Safety: Jewish communities mark Days of Awe, while Utah hate-crime victims plan lawsuits after a mall attack. Faith in Action: The LDS Church donated over 30,000 pounds of food to local Frederick-area food banks, and a church in West Virginia runs a “water ministry” during extreme heat. Global Church Persecution: The International Religious Freedom Summit highlights alleged persecution of the Armenian Apostolic Church by Armenian authorities.