Armenian Apostolic Church Crisis: Catholicos Karekin II and senior clergy face trial over alleged defiance of a court order tied to a feud with Prime Minister Pashinyan, underscoring deep church-state tensions. Catholic Abuse Settlement Fight: In New Orleans, clergy sexual-abuse claimants say the archdiocese’s bankruptcy settlement is dragging, with trustees accused of roadblocks as payments to survivors remain delayed. Campus Antisemitism in Canada: A government-commissioned survey finds nearly all Jewish university students in Canada reported experiencing or witnessing antisemitism, with many saying campuses don’t respond effectively. Religious Freedom in U.S. Courts: Don Lemon challenges the constitutionality of federal charges tied to a protest at a church, raising stakes for access to worship and press protections. U.S. Military Chaplains Law: Sen. James Lankford pushes a bill to protect chaplains from being forced to violate their faith while serving. Middle East Security & Faith Politics: Reuters reports U.S. expects progress toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz via an Iran-Oman deal, while Iran’s Araqchi urges Muslim unity amid regional defense pacts. Anti-Muslim Policy Push in Texas: Texas Republicans propose measures targeting Muslim visibility, including bans on hijabs and halal foods, drawing criticism as an attack on religious liberty. Local Faith Life: A lightning strike damages a historic Pittsburgh church spire, while Kentucky updates school and church bus stop rules to improve safety.