Catholic Church vs. assisted suicide: New York Bishop John Barres and four sister communities sued the state over physician-assisted suicide rules they say would force them to violate Catholic teaching. Religious freedom in schools: West Virginia says vaccine exemptions are not currently available for the new year, while Texas approved a K-12 biblical reading list that critics warn may cross into endorsing Protestant Christianity. Jewish election protection: A Jewish voting-rights coalition urged people to serve as nonpartisan poll challengers to safeguard elections amid intimidation and mistrust. Antisemitism security pressure: Britain’s Jewish community faces an “unprecedented security crisis,” an antisemitism watchdog warned new PM Andy Burnham, calling for antisemitism to be a top priority. Church-state and ideology fights: The Church of England’s General Synod backed Kairos Palestine’s anti-Israel agenda, while a Confessing Anglican group condemned the move. Moral and legal accountability: A judge rejected a plea deal for an LDS leader accused of sexual abuse of minors; in South Carolina/Idaho coverage, prosecutors plan to reinstate original charges. Faith and public policy: US Catholic bishops opposed parts of an IVF rule, arguing IVF conflicts with Catholic teaching. Local church scandals: Aurora’s Seventh-day Adventist-linked church is under inquiry after allegations of Medicaid exploitation of homeless people. LDS sacred site spotlight: Nauvoo’s temple visitors’ center opened, offering a new look at early Church history.