Catholic Church & AI: Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical urges the Church to “disarm” AI, warning that tech mimicking human intelligence can erode human solidarity. Religious Freedom & Law: The Netherlands’ Supreme Court tightening on schooling exemptions could restart criminal prosecutions of parents who keep kids home for religious or ideological reasons. Christian Violence in Nigeria: Armed men abduct 39 pupils and seven teachers from a Baptist school in Oyo State; Nigerian Christians call it a “national disgrace.” Antisemitism & Public Life: A Muslim interfaith activist says she will lead the first Muslim delegation in NYC’s Israel Day Parade despite threats. Catholic Scandal in the US: A Texas jury convicts Nigerian-born priest Anthony Odiong of sexually assaulting women under his spiritual care. Islam & Public Identity: An Islamist scholar tells Kerala Muslim MLAs and ministers not to light ceremonial lamps to avoid appearing “secular.” Community & Aid: Ghana’s Hudai Foundation distributes 1,500 cows for Eid-ul-Adha, reaching tens of thousands. Church & Safety: Washington Nationals officials apologize after firing a director accused of religious discrimination against a Catholic pitcher. Hate Crime in the UK: Police treat a Sikh pensioner assault as “racially aggravated,” arresting six teens. Religious Sites Under Threat: Mexico’s CSW warns gangs and local customs are blocking religious freedom, with priests targeted and killed. Global Faith Diplomacy: India sends sacred Buddhist relics to Mongolia for a 10-day public exposition. Local Church Life: A Winchester church fundraiser concert aims to repair damp-damaged medieval wall paintings.