Tag: transparency

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…

Former Milwaukee Pastor Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $33K+ from Church, Receives Probation

July 27, 2026

A former Milwaukee pastor has admitted to misusing church funds, leading to a probation sentence as part of his legal resolution. The case highlights the misuse of financial responsibilities entrusted to church administrators, raising concerns…

Former Milwaukee Pastor Accused of Embezzling $33K+ from Church

July 27, 2026

A former Milwaukee pastor faces accusations of misusing church funds, with charges alleging he embezzled over $33,000 from St. Adalbert Parish between 2018 and 2022. The alleged misuse included personal expenses such as travel and…

Leo Accepts Resignations of Chaldean Patriarch and Bishop Amid Corruption Scandal

July 27, 2026

The Vatican has accepted the resignations of Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako, patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, and Bishop Emanuel Shaleta, who was arrested last week on financial crime charges. This decision marks a significant…

University of Notre Dame Investigates Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against Priest

July 27, 2026

The University of Notre Dame has initiated an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against Father Thomas King, a priest who served as the rector of Zahm Hall from 1980 to 1997. The inquiry follows…

Nampa Catholic priest arrested on sex charge involving minor

July 27, 2026

A Catholic priest in Nampa, Idaho, has been arrested and charged with sexual battery of a minor, according to the Nampa Police Department. The incident has sparked concern within the local community and raised questions…

Church Official Charged with Embezzlement in Vermont Church

July 25, 2026

A man associated with a small, rural Northeast Kingdom church has been charged with embezzling a large amount of money over four separate occasions, state police say. The allegations against Gerald Prevost, 72, emerged when…

Bishop Arrested, Accused of Embezzling $270,000 from Parish

July 25, 2026

A bishop in the San Diego area has resigned after being accused of embezzling $270,000 from his parish, according to Pope Leo XIV. The resignation came amid legal proceedings where Bishop Emanuel Shaleta faced 16…

Resolution Granted for Pastor and Principal in Maranatha Christian School Abuse Case

July 24, 2026

A legal resolution has been granted in the case involving the pastor and principal of Maranatha Christian School in Florence, according to officials with the Twelfth Circuit Solicitor’s Office. The resolution marks the conclusion of…

City Council Demands Action as Region Remains Silent on Urgent Shelter Needs

July 20, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: City council members have expressed concern over a lack of communication from regional authorities regarding issues at local homeless shelters. This inaction raises significant concerns about the well-being of vulnerable populations, particularly…