UK Christian schools secure landmark Supreme Court appeal against VAT on independent fees

In a significant development for educational choice and religious freedom in the United Kingdom, the Supreme Court granted permission for a coalition of independent Christian schools, parents, and pupils to appeal the government’s imposition of 20% VAT on private school fees.
Hoboken Catholic parish to host ninth annual ‘Pride’ Holy Mass amid growing opposition

Our Lady of Grace and St. Joseph Parish in Hoboken will hold its eighth annual “Pride Mass” on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at the 10:30 a.m. liturgy, drawing both support from some local Catholics and sharp criticism from other Catholic Christians who view the event as contrary to Church teaching.
Pope Leo XIV delivers historic address to Spanish parliament, sparking far-left backlash

In a landmark moment for church-state relations in Spain, Pope Leo XIV became the first pontiff to address the Spanish parliament on Monday, urging lawmakers to uphold the dignity of every human life “from conception to natural end,” respect migrant rights, and pursue moral renewal amid global crises.
Pentagon backtracks on attempt to exclude LDS as “Christians” for administrative purposes

The U.S. Department of War streamlined its list of recognized religious affiliations for service members last week, slashing the number of categories from more than 200 to 31 in an effort to simplify administrative tracking for chaplains.