Day: September 16, 2026
29 articles
Philip PhiBill Maher Criticizes Macklemore’s Gaza Comments, Links Celebrity Stance to Rising Antisemitism
In a recent episode of HBO’s “Real Time,” comedian Bill Maher addressed the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, focusing on the responses of certain celebrities, including musician Macklemore. Maher criticized...
“‘Truth Heals’ Offers Framework for Catholic Leaders on Crisis Communication in Clergy Abuse Cases”
In a recent development, a newly released book titled “Truth Heals: Clergy Sexual Abuse and the Catholic Church’s Response,” authored by Paulina Guzik, calls for a reevaluation of...
New Orleans Priest Accused of Abuse Dies After Fall; Archdiocese Knew Allegations for 40 Years
Gerard Joseph “Jerry” Howell, an 87-year-old former New Orleans priest, died following an apparent fall in his Texas apartment. The Austin Police Department responded to a welfare check...
Terre Haute Pastor Charged with Possession of Child Sex Abuse Material: Indiana State Police Arrest 62-Year-Old Senior Pastor on 10 Felony Counts Following Investigation by Multiple Agencies.
A 62-year-old senior pastor, Daniel Willis, has been arrested on 10 felony counts of possessing child sexual abuse material. The arrest occurred in Terre Haute, Indiana, after an...
Missoula’s Homelessness Response One Year After Johnson St. Shelter Closure: Full Shelters and Strained Services
Missoula officials, homeless service providers, and unhoused individuals have acknowledged that the closure of the Johnson Street temporary emergency homeless shelter a year ago did not coincide with...
Anti-Zionism Criticized Amid Rising Global Antisemitism Concerns; Calls for New Strategies in Response to Protests and Policy Debates
In recent global discussions, the issue of anti-Zionism has come under scrutiny, particularly in light of rising antisemitism. Traditional methods of addressing these issues, known as hasbara, which...
Madison Priest Arrested in Clintonville; Church Ties in Berlin, Green Lake Reported; No Formal Charges Filed Yet
A Madison priest, Andrew Showers, was arrested in Clintonville on August 24, 2025, on allegations of traveling to meet a 14-year-old girl for sexual activity. Clintonville police have...
Emerging Ministry Grants Awarded to Innovative Deacons in North Alabama for Community Food Support Initiatives
Adam Burns, a deacon from North Alabama, is among the recipients of this year’s Emerging Ministry Grants for Innovative Deacons. The grants, provided by the United Methodist General...
Southern Baptist Convention Ousts Four Churches: One for Having a Woman Pastor, Two for Sexual-Abuse Policy Failures, One for Financial Non-Participation
The Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee recently voted to expel four congregations from the denomination. The reasons for their expulsion include one church having a woman as senior...
