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GwenBishop Tarabay’s Political Influence and Financial Scrutiny in Maronite Church Raise Concerns
The Maronite Church in Australia, led by Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay since 2013, has drawn attention for its growing influence in both religious and political spheres. The bishop, who...
Tokyo High Court upholds dissolution order for former Unification Church as religious corporation
Tokyo High Court upholds dissolution order for former Unification Church The Tokyo High Court has upheld a decision to dissolve the former Unification Church as a religious corporation....
Japan’s Unification Church Dissolution Confirmed After Court Ruling on Abusive Donations and Link to Former Prime Minister’s Murder Investigation
The Tokyo High Court has confirmed the dissolution of the Unification Church in Japan, known as the “secta Moon,” following allegations that the organization engaged in abusive donation...
Japan Court Orders Unification Church Stripped of Legal Recognition
A Japanese court has ordered the dissolution of the Unification Church’s Japanese chapter, stripping it of official recognition. The Tokyo District Court issued the ruling in response to...
Japan’s Top Court Rules Unification Church No-Refund Document Invalid
Japan’s Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that a document signed by a late former member of the Unification Church, which purported to prevent her family from seeking refunds...
Unification Church Appeals Japan’s Supreme Court for Reversal of Dissolution Order
The Unification Church, known in Japan as the “Moon sect,” has appealed to the Supreme Court of Japan for a dissolution order. This appeal follows a decision by...
Nashville, Tennessee, Church of Christ Faces Allegations of Mismanagement and Tax Issues
The Nashville Church of Christ, formerly known as Central Church of Christ, has undergone significant changes in recent years, including a rebranding effort under the leadership of Shawn...
Unification Church Loses 14-Year Suit Against Founder’s Son
Preston Moon, the son of the late Unification Church founder Rev. Sun Myung Moon, has lost a 14-year legal battle against former church members who alleged he defrauded...
Japan’s Justice Orders Dissolution of the Unification Church
The Tokyo High Court has upheld a lower court’s decision to dissolve the Unification Church, commonly referred to as the “Moonies,” marking a significant legal development in Japan....
