Catholic Church Discipline: The Vatican excommunicated six bishops tied to the Society of St Pius X after the group consecrated four bishops in Switzerland without Pope Leo XIV’s approval, warning Catholics the sacraments are illicit and that lay members who formally adhere face the same penalty. Middle East Religious Rights: Hamas condemned Israel’s Knesset preliminary approval of a bill to restrict the Muslim call to prayer via loudspeakers, calling it a dangerous escalation against Muslim sacred sites and Palestinian identity. Religious Freedom in Education: Sri Lanka’s Human Rights Commission ruled that withholding A/L results from Muslim students over religious attire violated fundamental rights, finding no exam-rule breach. Faith, Law, and Detention: ICE detained a man outside a Spanish-language Catholic church in Grand Junction, triggering public scrutiny and debate over religious community safety. Interfaith and Community Life: In Nigeria’s Kano, Hisbah clarified that Christians can participate in its mass wedding programme, alongside Muslims, for eligible couples who can’t afford marriage. Buddhist Tragedy: A stolen truck in Thailand killed eight Buddhist monks and injured 13 during a pilgrimage. Church in the Public Square: The Church of England in Suffolk launched a “Together We Are Listening” survey to shape its next diocesan vision. Catholic Milestone: As the U.S. nears its 250th anniversary, Catholic sisters’ leadership group issued a “Declaration of Commitment” reaffirming justice-focused ministry values.