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Archbishop Weisenburger urges reflection on migration issues during World Day of Migrants and Refugees observance
Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger of the Archdiocese of Detroit urged his congregation to embrace a renewed understanding of migration and the dignity of all people during the 112th...

Hispanic Heritage Mass Celebrates Unity and Hope Amid Immigration Challenges
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia hosted its 20th annual Hispanic Heritage Mass on October 3, 2026, at the National Shrine of St. John Neumann. The event, sponsored by the...

Former Mapleton Mormon Bishop Accused of Drugging and Abusing Two Teens
Erik Wayne Hughes, 51, of Mapleton, was arrested on June 21, 2017, for allegedly drugging and sexually abusing two teenage boys while serving as a bishop in The...

Former Mormon Bishop Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing Boys from His Congregation
Former Mormon bishop Erik Wayne Hughes, 51, has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing boys from his congregation in 2014. The plea was entered in 4th District Court, where...

Mormon Bishop Charged With Possession of Child Pornography in Utah
Bishop Timothy James Hallows of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Utah has been charged with eight counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. According...

Former Church Bishop Accused of Luring Arizona Teen to Missouri
Larry Deutsch, a former bishop in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has been arrested and charged with possession of child pornography following an investigation into...

Pastor Todd Elliott Resigns from S.C. Church, Supporters Stage Revolt to Reinstate Him
On Sunday, July 11, the Rev. Todd Elliott addressed his congregation at Beach Church in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for what he described as a farewell message. The...

Tim Tebow Honors Father’s Mission, Encourages Others to Continue His Evangelism Efforts
Tim Tebow has invited people to honor his late father, Bob Tebow, by celebrating his life of evangelism and continuing his mission. Following Bob Tebow’s death at age...

