Tag: abuse_allegations

Catholic Church reiterates apology and commitment to safeguarding after bishop charged with rape

July 27, 2026

The Catholic Church in England and Wales has once again expressed regret for past failures in protecting children from abuse, following the announcement that Bishop David Oakley of Northampton has been charged with two counts…

Outback priest allegedly abused Aboriginal boys at church-owned properties, faced 26 sexual abuse charges

July 27, 2026

Christopher Alan Saunders, a 76-year-old former Bishop of Broome, faces 26 sexual abuse charges against three young Aboriginal men, with allegations spanning from 2008 to 2017. The court heard that Saunders allegedly hosted alcohol-fuelled parties…

A Former Mormon Bishop Arrested on 18 Felony Charges of Child Sexual Abuse

July 27, 2026

A 76-year-old former bishop has been arrested on 18 felony charges, all involving allegations that he sexually violated children under his care while serving in a position of trust for the Church of Jesus Christ…

Prosecutors seek harsher sentence and new charge in St. Cloud priest abuse case

July 27, 2026

Stearns County prosecutors are pursuing an aggravated sentence and an additional charge against Joseph Paul Herzing, a Catholic priest accused of stalking, criminal sexual conduct, and threats of violence against a woman. The case highlights…

Church Elder Arrested, Admits to Repeated Sexual Assault of Young Child

July 27, 2026

A church elder in Winthrop Harbor was arrested after admitting to repeatedly sexually assaulting a child, beginning when she was as young as six years old. The victim, who is under 13, described the abuse…

Former Utah Mayor and Mormon Bishop Accused of Sex Abuse of Children

July 25, 2026

A former Utah city mayor and bishop with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been arrested on accusations he sexually abused at least three children decades ago. The arrest highlights the need…

Former Jonesboro Children’s Minister Accused of Long-Term Sexual Abuse as Church Leadership Allegedly Fails to Report Incidents

June 28, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: A lawsuit filed in Craighead County Circuit Court alleges that a former children’s minister at a Jonesboro church was involved in the filming, molestation, and sexual abuse of young girls over approximately…

Pastor Sentenced for Sexual Assault of Child Amid Allegations of Institutional Betrayal

June 3, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: A former associate pastor and gospel singer has been sentenced in Washington state after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a child. Kevin Mills received multiple sentences, which include 34 months in prison…

Women Sue Assemblies of God Church Over Alleged Cover-Up of Long-Standing Abuse by Children’s Pastor

May 31, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: Six women have initiated a lawsuit against a church affiliated with the Assemblies of God, alleging that church leaders ignored repeated warnings about a children’s pastor who later pleaded guilty to sexually…