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GwenJewish Artists and Faith Leaders Defend Mark Ruffalo Against Antisemitism Accusations
Scores of Jewish artists, writers, actors, directors, faith leaders, filmmakers, academics, and others have publicly defended actor Mark Ruffalo against accusations of antisemitism following his criticism of a...
Event Space 583 Park Sues Church Landlord Over Lost Tax Break
The Church of Christ, Scientist, also known as Christian Science, has been named in a lawsuit filed by 583 Park, a commercial event space located on the Upper...
Executive Pastor at New York Megachurch Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Abuse
John Camardo III, the executive pastor of missional development at The Chapel, a multisite megachurch in Western New York, has pleaded guilty to two charges related to child...
Pastor Gilford T. Monrose Leads Youth and Community Initiatives in Seventh Day Baptist Church
Pastor Gilford T. Monrose, a native of the U.S. Virgin Islands, relocated to New York to pursue theological studies and marry Dianne Thomas, whom he described as “the...
Jewish professors file federal lawsuit against CUNY faculty union over alleged antisemitism in Israel resolution
Jewish professors are filing a federal lawsuit against CUNY’s faculty union, alleging the organization passed an “anti-Semitic, hateful” resolution regarding Israel. The lawsuit centers on the union’s stance...
154 Episcopal Bishops Call for Immigration Policies Respecting Human Dignity
The 154 Episcopal bishops who signed a message calling for immigration policies that respect the dignity of all human beings represent a broad spectrum of the church’s leadership....
Lawsuit Against New York Diocese and Saint Thomas Fifth Avenue Withdrawn
A lawsuit against the Diocese of New York and Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue, alleging multiple sexual assaults at the historic Manhattan parish, has been withdrawn. The development...
La Luz del Mundo Issues Statement on Denial of Bail for Sister Eva García de Joaquín
La Luz del Mundo (The Light of the World) issued a statement regarding the court’s decision to deny bail for Sister Eva García de Joaquín. The church expressed...
UMC Ruling Limits Legal Liability for Clergy Sexual Abuse Claims
The United Methodist Church (UMC) has found itself at the center of a significant legal ruling that could reshape how clergy sexual abuse claims are handled within its...
