Tag: institutional oversight

Behind the Latter-day Saint Church’s vast wealth are two centuries of financial hits and misses

August 10, 2026

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, known to many as the Mormon Church, has long been a subject of scrutiny regarding its financial practices and the ethical implications of its vast wealth. As…

Oklahoma families, teachers, and clergy seek to block unconstitutional religious public school

August 9, 2026

Oklahoma families, teachers, and clergy have taken legal action to challenge the establishment of a religious public charter school, arguing it violates the principle of church-state separation. The motion was filed in federal court by…

Diocese of Buffalo Allowed to Use Seminary Sale Proceeds for Settlement Fund

August 9, 2026

The Catholic Diocese of Buffalo has received judicial approval to allocate proceeds from the sale of its former seminary, Christ the King Seminary, toward its share of a settlement with sex abuse survivors. The $4.2…

Ministry of Finance Denies Misuse of Asset Recovery Trust Account Funds

August 8, 2026

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has dismissed allegations of misuse of funds from the Asset Recovery Trust Account, emphasizing that all expenditures are conducted in strict adherence to the trust directive. The ministry clarified that…

ACNA Faces $1 Million Lawsuit Over Alleged Misconduct and Disaffiliation of Chaplaincy Jurisdiction

August 8, 2026

The Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) continues to grapple with mounting challenges, as new allegations surface against its leadership and internal structures. The denomination, which split from the Episcopal Church in 2009 over doctrinal…

Police Warn of Impersonation Scams Involving Ministry of Law Officials; At Least $8.5 Million Lost

August 8, 2026

Police have issued a warning about a sophisticated impersonation scam targeting members of the public, with at least $8.5 million lost since February. The scheme involves fraudsters posing as officials from the Ministry of Law…

Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against Houston Megachurch Over Bylaws Change, Citing Ecclesiastical Abstention

August 8, 2026

Ed Young Sr.’s former church, Second Baptist in Houston, secured a legal victory in a lawsuit initiated by current and former congregants who alleged that leadership had manipulated bylaws to ensure Ben Young’s succession as…

Evangelical wealth-building conference accused of exploitative sales tactics lands in Spokane Saturday

August 7, 2026

In recent days, the evangelical wealth-building conference Life Surge has drawn significant attention for its high-profile events and the allegations surrounding its sales tactics. Scheduled for Saturday in Spokane, the conference promises a mix of…

Another Arrest Made In Connection To Pawleys Island Church Investigation

August 7, 2026

Another arrest has been made in the ongoing investigation into the Pawleys Island Community Church and Pawleys Island Christian Academy. Michael Fields, who served as the church’s director of operations and missions, was charged with…

Charity Commission Opens Inquiry Into Religious Charity Over Alleged Links to Hamas

August 7, 2026

The Charity Commission has initiated a statutory inquiry into the Al-Khair Foundation, a religious charity operating in the UK and internationally, over allegations of links to Hamas. The regulator has also imposed restrictions on certain…