Day: September 4, 2026

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Kansas Pastor Charged with Multiple Child Sex Crimes in Linn County
Pastoral Crime

Kansas Pastor Charged with Multiple Child Sex Crimes in Linn County

A Kansas pastor, Wade Booth, has been arrested and charged with multiple child sex crimes in Linn County. The 70-year-old, who served as a pastor at First Baptist...

Former Pastor Accused of Child Sex Crimes: Church Terminates Employment and Cooperates with Investigation.
Pastoral Crime

Former Pastor Accused of Child Sex Crimes: Church Terminates Employment and Cooperates with Investigation.

Free Life Community Church has issued a statement regarding the arrest of its former pastor, Daniel Willis, who is facing serious allegations. Willis, 62, has been charged with...

Assemblies of God Claims Local Church Autonomy Shields It from Abuse Liability in Lawsuits
Religious Organization Accountability

Assemblies of God Claims Local Church Autonomy Shields It from Abuse Liability in Lawsuits

In a recent legal development, the General Council of the Assemblies of God has disputed liability in several sexual abuse lawsuits linked to Daniel Savala, a former associate...

Catholic Sisters Launch New Order to Support Clergy Abuse Survivors
Pastoral Crime

Catholic Sisters Launch New Order to Support Clergy Abuse Survivors

In a significant move within the Catholic Church, Sisters Theresa Alethia and Danielle Lussier have initiated the formation of a new religious order, the Sisters of the Little...

Local Church Program Becomes Independent Nonprofit to Expand Food Support and Community Engagement in Coachella Valley
Churches Serving Their Communities

Local Church Program Becomes Independent Nonprofit to Expand Food Support and Community Engagement in Coachella Valley

The Shared Plate, a meal program rooted in the community of Palm Springs, has evolved into an independent nonprofit, expanding its mission to serve the Coachella Valley with...

NSW Supreme Court Struggles with Context in Anti-Zionism and Antisemitism Case

In a recent legal case in New South Wales, the complexities of distinguishing between anti-Zionism and antisemitism were brought to the forefront. The case, State of New South...

Former Jehovah’s Witness Elder Convicted of Gross Sexual Assault and Unlawful Sexual Contact in Maine
Pastoral Crime

Former Jehovah’s Witness Elder Convicted of Gross Sexual Assault and Unlawful Sexual Contact in Maine

In a recent legal development, a former elder of the Jehovah’s Witness community in northern Maine, Ernest Fyans, has been found guilty of gross sexual assault and unlawful...

Community Reactions Erupt as Homeless Shelter Plan Puts Facility Steps from School in Coastal Enclave
Homelessness

Community Reactions Erupt as Homeless Shelter Plan Puts Facility Steps from School in Coastal Enclave

In a quaint coastal enclave cherished by the Kennedys, a recent proposal to establish a homeless shelter has sparked significant community debate. The plan, which aims to position...

Philippines Church Leader Charged with Trafficking and Coercing Sex under Threat of ‘Eternal Damnation’
Pastoral Crime

Philippines Church Leader Charged with Trafficking and Coercing Sex under Threat of ‘Eternal Damnation’

Federal authorities have charged Apollo Carreon Quiboloy, the leader of the Philippines-based Kingdom of Jesus Christ Church, with trafficking girls and young women for sex and orchestrating a...

Catholic Priest in Brampton Charged with Sexual Offences, Removed from Ministry: Archdiocese of Toronto
Pastoral Crime

Catholic Priest in Brampton Charged with Sexual Offences, Removed from Ministry: Archdiocese of Toronto

A Catholic priest in Brampton, Ontario, has been charged with sexual offences and removed from ministry duties, according to the Archdiocese of Toronto. James Cherickal faces one count...

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