Tag: religious_leadership

Pope Leo XIV accepts resignation of California bishop arrested for alleged embezzlement

July 27, 2026

Bishop Emmanuel Shaleta, a Chaldean bishop in the United States, was arrested last week at San Diego International Airport as he attempted to leave the country, according to the San Diego Sheriff’s Office (Micah 6:8).…

Former Pastor Accused of Embezzling $136K from Church to Appear in Court

July 25, 2026

Ransom Wade McLamb, a former pastor, is set to appear in Brunswick County Superior Court next week, facing accusations of embezzling over $136,000 from Sabbath Home Baptist Church (Proverbs 31:8-9). The case, which began with…

Pope Accepts Resignation of San Diego Bishop Charged with Embezzlement and Money Laundering

July 25, 2026

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Emanuel Shaleta, the Chaldean Catholic bishop of San Diego, following his arrest on embezzlement and money laundering charges. The Vatican announced the decision Tuesday, citing the…

Kenyan Man Who Claims to Be Jesus Christ Arrested for Mental Health Evaluation

July 24, 2026

A Kenyan man who claims to be Jesus Christ has been detained for four additional days by a court in Bungoma County to undergo a mental health evaluation. The court ordered investigations to determine the…

Ohio Pastor Arrested on Felony Charges of Sexual Battery and Grooming of Minor, Facing Serious Community Trust Issues

June 4, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: The lead pastor of a church in Ohio has been arrested and faces multiple felony charges related to the alleged sexual abuse of a minor. Following the investigation, the pastor was also…