Catholic Church Life & Education: Joliet Catholic Academy marked 157 years of Catholic education, highlighting prayer, service, retreats, and strong academics and scholarships for its 560 students. Historic Faith Sites: Portugal’s Convento do Cristo-linked Church of São Francisco in the Convento complex survived a long legal fight, secular upheaval, and remains active today. Family Faith Events: Grand Central Church of Christ in Vienna, West Virginia is hosting a free VBS-style weeknight program for kids and an adult class on strengthening families. Religious Freedom Under Pressure: Uyghur Christians in China face possible closure of a house church in Xinjiang amid heavy administrative demands and surveillance. Religious Tensions in India: In Uttarakhand, security tightened after Nihang Sikhs allegedly breached border barricades and sparked a standoff. Interfaith Housing Discrimination: Residents in Muzaffarnagar protested a home sale to a Muslim buyer, raising equality concerns. Catholic Internal Conflict: A traditionalist Catholic group published coats of arms for bishops it plans to consecrate despite Vatican warnings of schism. Ukraine & Church Restoration: International support is moving to restore St. Nicholas Church in Kyiv with about €1 million for emergency restoration work. Church Safety: Authorities are investigating a suspicious fire that heavily damaged a vacant church in Garfield Township, Michigan.