Jewelry Crime Wave: A Woodbridge, New Jersey jewelry store was hit in a smash-and-grab, with thieves escaping with more than $1 million in gold and diamonds; police are still searching for suspects. Local Church Life: In Lincoln, Nebraska, St. Mary’s Catholic Church is undergoing a major restoration that reveals original brick and stone hidden under decades of white paint. Religious Liberty Clash: Florida’s Catholic attorney general is threatening to cut diocesan schools from the state voucher program unless Catholic leaders grant religious exemptions to mandatory immunizations. Faith, Politics, and Tension: In Niger State, Nigeria, the Christian Association of Nigeria urged Christians to stop political apathy ahead of 2027 elections. Community Under Pressure: In Mississippi, a Muslim woman was sworn in as municipal judge in Benoit, but Ridgeland and Lumberton officials denied viral claims about where she was appointed. Public Safety Near Worship: Oakland police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run outside Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, with residents calling for stronger enforcement. Church Accountability: Pawleys Island Community Church closed its school after a sex-offender volunteer controversy sparked arrests and investigations. International Religious Freedom: A report warns the U.S. and some Western nations are shifting away from prioritizing international religious freedom. Interfaith and Diplomacy: Venezuela and the Armenian Apostolic Church strengthened historic ties as foreign affairs officials met church leaders. Church Heritage and Memory: Ann Widdecombe’s private requiem mass will be held at Buckfast Abbey, where she was a regular worshipper.