Tag: religious_institutions

Conroe Youth Pastor Arrested in Child Exploitation Investigation

July 25, 2026

A 20-year-old man from Conroe, Texas, has been arrested in connection with an investigation into alleged child exploitation, following a tip to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC). Authorities say the suspect…

Pope Leo XIV names apostolic administrator for Diocese of Northampton after bishop charged with rape of minor

July 25, 2026

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Richard Moth as the apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Northampton following the charge of rape against Bishop David Oakley. This decision comes amid ongoing investigations into allegations that…

Pope Accepts Resignation of Bishop Accused of Embezzlement

July 25, 2026

The resignation of Bishop Emmanuel Shaleta, a Chaldean Catholic bishop of San Diego, has been accepted by Pope Leo XIV following his arrest on embezzlement charges. The decision was announced Tuesday by the Vatican, which…

Church Minister Arrested on Child Porn Charges in Coweta County

July 23, 2026

A Coweta County church minister was arrested on child porn charges, marking a troubling development for the local community. The arrest highlights the need for vigilance and accountability within religious institutions. James Morgan Gravley, 38,…

Church Takes Legal Action Against Ocean City in Homeless Shelter Dispute Amid Daily Fines

July 13, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: St. Paul’s By-the-Sea Episcopal Church has filed a lawsuit against the town of Ocean City amid escalating fines related to its operation of a homeless shelter. The church, facing daily fines for…

Kansas Senate Candidate Accuses Opponent’s Church of Covering Up Sex Abuse Scandal, Sparking Political Firestorm

July 5, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: A Democratic Senate candidate in Kansas has raised allegations against a church led by a rival, claiming it covered up a sexual abuse scandal involving a former volunteer. The accused has rejected…

Former Teacher and Youth Pastor Charged with Multiple Child Sex Crimes, Wife Arrested on Drug Charges

June 5, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: A former teacher and youth pastor in North Carolina has been charged with multiple child sex crimes. His wife, also an educator, faces drug-related charges. The accused is currently detained with a…