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White House Press Secretary Responds to Pope’s War Remarks, Welcomes Efforts to Reopen Holy Sepulchre

Karoline Leavitt addressed recent remarks by Pope Leo XIV on Monday, responding to the pontiff’s criticism of war while also commenting on a diplomatic dispute involving access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre during Palm Sunday.

Evan Lenow Nominated as Candidate for ERLC Presidency
Evan Lenow, an associate professor and author, has been put forward as the next president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, the public policy arm of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Christian Groups Warn India’s Foreign Funding Bill Could Enable Seizure of Church Assets
Christian organizations in India are raising concerns over proposed revisions to the nation’s foreign funding regulations, warning that the changes could expand state control.
United Methodist Agency Supports Bill to Lift Ban on Sex-Change Surgeries for Minors
An agency affiliated with the United Methodist Church has voiced support for federal legislation aimed at removing restrictions on sex-change procedures for minors.

Supreme Court Strikes Down Colorado Conversion Therapy Ban

The U.S. Supreme Court has invalidated a Colorado law that prohibited licensed counselors from providing therapy to minors seeking to change their sexual orientation or address gender dysphoria in a way that affirms their biological sex. In an 8-1 ruling in Chiles v. Salazar, the justices determined that the state’s law improperly restricted the speech rights.

Trump Administration Faces Lawsuit Over Christian Prayer Services in Agencies
Americans United for Separation of Church and State has filed lawsuits against two federal agencies, challenging the handling of records related to monthly Christian prayer gatherings promoted by officials in the Trump administration. The organization announced legal action against the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Labor.
Netanyahu Orders Reopening of Holy Sepulchre Following Palm Sunday Dispute
Israeli authorities restored access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Sunday after an initial police decision to block entry to a senior Catholic leader sparked international criticism. Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch and leading Catholic authority in the region, had attempted to reach the church alongside Francesco Ielpo.
IOC Bars Trans-Identified Male Athletes From Women’s Events at 2028 Olympics
Athletes who are biologically male but identify as transgender will not be permitted to compete in women’s categories at the 2028 Olympic Games, following a newly adopted policy aimed at maintaining fairness in female competition. The International Olympic Committee announced its updated Policy on the Protection of the Female.