Religious Freedom Under Pressure (India): The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom says India is still using anti-terror laws against religious minorities, pointing to cases including Sikh activist Jagtar Singh Johal and student activist Umar Khalid. Church & Community Resilience (Florida): The Church of the Ascension in Fort Myers Beach will hold a Mass marking the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Ian, with new rebuilding plans expected to be announced. Hate Crime & Jewish Safety (Canada): Police in Belleville, Ontario, call a synagogue shooting a deliberate attack on Jews during a holiest observance; the suspect died in the shootout and officers were injured. Violence in Poland (Catholic): A priest was killed and four others wounded in a knife attack at a Catholic abbey complex in Jaroslaw; leaders urged prayers and warned against hatred. Court Clarifies Religious Speech (India): India’s Supreme Court upheld that offering “dua” for electoral success doesn’t automatically count as religious vote solicitation. Faith Education & Growth (U.S.): The Diocese of Superior welcomed a new Solanus Catholic High School planned for 2027, while Omaha’s Archdiocese announced a career/technical education pilot for Catholic schools. Cultural & Identity Flashpoint (U.S.): A Philadelphia activist admitted fabricating her “Black Palestinian” identity, triggering backlash from former partners. Religious School Expansion (Malaysia): Malaysia’s first religious-stream TVET school is set to open under MAIWP-linked education plans. Jewish Culture in Action (U.S.): Riverdale children made shofars at a hands-on workshop tied to Rosh Hashana traditions.