LGBTQIA+ Communion in the Philippines: Drag artist Pura Luka Vega helped serve communion at Open Table Metropolitan Community Church, framing the Eucharist as an “open table” for queer believers. Religious Freedom Under Pressure in China: Police raided Early Rain Covenant Church during Sunday worship in Sichuan, detaining dozens, including children, after officials disrupted the service. Persecution Watch in Ethiopia: Calls for support are growing for Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia’s Arsi Zone after coordinated attacks killed believers and destroyed Telata St. Gabriel Church. Catholic Shortage Story in Cuba: Cuban Catholic parishes began rationing Communion wafers as power cuts and production limits worsen. Antisemitism Incident in the UK: A Jewish guest at a London Travelodge reported a “Free Palestine” message appearing on a room TV, prompting an apology and an investigation. Forced Conversion Allegations in India: In Nagpur, police arrested two men after a woman accused them of drugging, rape, blackmail, and forced religious conversion, with a third suspect sought. Church vs. Housing in New Jersey: Paterson’s zoning board rejected plans to demolish a historic 1880s church for apartments. Christian Unity Effort: Baptist World Alliance leaders met Pope Tawadros II in Egypt to plan Baptist–Coptic Orthodox dialogue ahead of a 2,000th-anniversary commemoration. Religion in US Politics: JD Vance said he drifted from Christianity as a young man, blaming a lack of Christian friendships. Sikh Governance Clash: Punjab’s Akal Takht and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann traded accusations over an anti-sacrilege law and a disputed AI video.