Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, known as the “TikTok bishop,” stabbed in his Sydney, Australia, church during a sermon.
Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, a prominent figure in the Assyrian Church of the East, has drawn both admiration and controversy for his active presence on social media platforms...

Archbishop of Sydney Supports Bill to Prevent Sex-Selective Abortion (Sydney, Australia)
The Archbishop of Sydney has publicly endorsed a legislative initiative aimed at preventing sex-selective abortions, emphasizing the importance of unity in Parliament on this issue. In a letter...

The Exclusive Brethren’s Hales family purchases over $75 million in Sydney, Australia, real estate
The global leader of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, Bruce D. Hales, has built a legacy that extends beyond spiritual leadership into significant financial influence. Since taking over...

Exclusive Brethren Deny Being Anti-Gay Despite Internal Documents Showing Anti-LGBTI Stance
The Exclusive Brethren, a separatist religious group known for its secretive nature and political donations, has denied being “resolutely anti-gay,” despite internal documents suggesting otherwise. The group, which...

Two Sydney Anglican Schools Lose Heads, Sparking Calls for Accountability
Susan Petterson, sister of Tony George, former headmaster of Kings School, and wife of Tim Petterson, former headmaster of Shore School, has expressed concerns over recent leadership changes...

Exclusive Brethren Leaders Admit Meeting Far-Right and Trump in Secret Stunt Campaign
The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, formerly known as the Exclusive Brethren, has faced scrutiny over alleged connections between its leaders and far-right groups. Gareth Hales, the son of...

Young Assyrians and Assyrian National Council Commemorate Simele Massacre and Sayfo Genocide in Sydney
SYDNEY — Suraye (Chaldean–Syriac–Assyrian) organizations and institutions in the homeland of Beth Nahrin (Mesopotamia) and the diaspora held commemorative events to mark Assyrian Martyrs’ Day and the 93rd...