Church Accountability: A new Church of England report warns that “pervasive” distrust can only be restored through real clerical accountability and cultural change. Religious Literacy: The Archbishop of York says religious illiteracy in British public life fuels stereotyping and online hate, calling for better understanding and stronger regulation. Catholic July 4: A Catholic shrine in Wisconsin is marking America’s 250th with a saints exhibit, daily Mass, relic veneration, and a Novena for the nation. Interfaith in Italy: Italy signs a national interfaith dialogue pact with Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, Protestant, Buddhist, Hindu, Sikh and Baha’i leaders to push coexistence and reject hatred. Hate Monitoring in Australia: A new study links persistent anti-Jewish and anti-Muslim hate to post–Oct. 7 shifts in online spread and real-world incidents. Local Church Life: Trinity Church of Danville receives a donated Ford Transit van to help members with mobility issues get to services. Fact Check: A viral claim of a Muslim couple assault in Uttar Pradesh is debunked as a scripted video. Religious Freedom Politics: Jewish groups in Colorado raise alarms about a democratic socialist candidate’s Israel rhetoric ahead of a key primary. Community & Safety: Police presence ramps up in Pretoria ahead of anti-illegal immigration marches, with authorities urging lawful, peaceful protest. Turkic States Cooperation: Azerbaijan and Türkiye back a new OTS cooperation mechanism for religious affairs aimed at countering disinformation and extremism. Mary in Islam: A commentary argues Christians can learn respect for Mary from Islamic teaching while clarifying theological differences.