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US politics

Bishop pleads guilty to fraudulently taking out loans on Bay Area church properties

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Social justice

Bishop pleads guilty to fraudulently taking out loans on Bay Area church properties

Mission District

Bay Area woman pleads guilty to defrauding AME Zion Church

Sheila Quintana pled guilty to conspiracy in a mortgage fraud scheme involving the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church.

Non-profit organizations

fromLos Angeles Times

4 months ago

Pastor conned longtime friends, nonprofit out of more than $230,000, authorities allege

Pastor arrested for defrauding friends and a church out of over $230,000.

Elliott misled victims about his connections to the city government.

He used trust funds for unauthorized personal and church expenses.

US politics

Bishop pleads guilty to fraudulently taking out loans on Bay Area church properties

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Social justice

Bishop pleads guilty to fraudulently taking out loans on Bay Area church properties

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk

Mission District

Bay Area woman pleads guilty to defrauding AME Zion Church

Non-profit organizations

fromLos Angeles Times

4 months ago

Pastor conned longtime friends, nonprofit out of more than $230,000, authorities allege

Pastor arrested for defrauding friends and a church out of over $230,000.

Elliott misled victims about his connections to the city government.

He used trust funds for unauthorized personal and church expenses.

more#fraud

Romford church 'horrified' after boys smash windows with apples

Two boys damaged Church House by throwing apples, resulting in broken windows, prompting a fundraising effort for repairs.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Lexington, KY Airport/Church Shooting: Latest Info

Kentucky State Police reported that a trooper was shot at Blue Grass Airport, leading to a suspect fleeing to Richmond Road Baptist Church, injuring multiple people before being secured.

US politics

fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk

3 weeks ago

New clergy ordained across Diocese of London

The deacons will support their communities through leading worship, teaching, and pastoral care. The office of deacon is an important step on the path to becoming a priest.

London politics

1 month ago

Built in 1877, Saint Joseph's Cathedral is an architectural masterpiece that could last forever

“If we hadn't just done all that work to restore the ceiling, my family and the artists and I would've been more than likely decimated.”

Renovation

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

1 month ago

Stolen Church Van Halts Outreach Services in East Flatbush

The Historic Mt. Zion Church has served the East Flatbush community for over fifty years, providing support to those in need.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Death at the cross: Secret burials, cult-like' practices at Kenyan church

The recent church rescue in Migori rekindles memories of the 2023 Shakahola Forest massacre, drawing attention to cult-related issues in Kenya.

London politics

fromianVisits

A visit to St Michael and All Angels Church, Barnes

The church, built between 1891-1893, reflects early parish expansion despite budget constraints and features a unique architectural design.

OMG science

Stark naked man high on meth breaks into Mormon church: report

A naked man high on meth broke into a church in Amish country, leading to his arrest and multiple charges.

#community

fromBoston.com

NYC LGBT

The swingers club next door

Los Angeles

Members of LA church destroyed in wildfire carry cross through devastated neighborhood on Good Friday

fromBoston.com

NYC LGBT

The swingers club next door

Los Angeles

Members of LA church destroyed in wildfire carry cross through devastated neighborhood on Good Friday

more#community

fromIndependent

Church pastors ordered to pay 14,400 to man whose daughter defamed him during live streamed baptism ceremony

Cornerstone Slieve Bloom Church halted online video publication following a defamation case.

Legal action stemmed from comments made during a live-streamed baptism.

fromESPN.com

Riveras added as defendants in sexual abuse suit

Mariano Rivera and his wife are defendants in a lawsuit regarding alleged child abuse at their church events.

#fire

fromIrish Independent

Fundraising

Gardai rule out foul play over fire that gutted Donegal church as nearly 120,000 raised for rebuilding effort

NYC LGBT

Raging fire engulfs NYC Catholic church less than 24 hours before Easter Sunday mass: FDNY

fromIrish Independent

Fundraising

Gardai rule out foul play over fire that gutted Donegal church as nearly 120,000 raised for rebuilding effort

NYC LGBT

Raging fire engulfs NYC Catholic church less than 24 hours before Easter Sunday mass: FDNY

more#fire

#pope-francis

fromwww.denverpost.com

France news

Pope Francis funeral: Watch live from Vatican City

fromIndependent

Europe news

Francis's warm smile and humility were genuine during Irish visit - and so was his anger at clerical sex offenders

France news

fromwww.denverpost.com

Pope Francis funeral: Watch live from Vatican City

Pope Francis's funeral reflects his commitment to humility and service over power, with his final rites emphasizing the poor and marginalized.

fromIndependent

Europe news

Francis's warm smile and humility were genuine during Irish visit - and so was his anger at clerical sex offenders

more#pope-francis

fromwww.standard.co.uk

Watch moment dive-bombing squirrel plunges into chorister's folder during Easter service

A squirrel unexpectedly interrupted an Easter service in south London, yet the choir maintained their composure and continued singing.

Brooklyn

fromNBC New York

Queens churchgoers celebrate at new church after fire on the eve of Easter

A historic church in Queens burned down hours before Easter services, disrupting parishioners' plans.

SF parents

fromwww.sbsun.com

Man who set fire to California church, preschool sentenced to 4 years in prison

Jonathan Barajas Nava was sentenced to over four years in prison for setting a church on fire with children inside.

British church opens its doors to pro wrestling to attract converts

The vision for Wrestling Church is to create an environment where the values of Christianity can be communicated through the medium of professional wrestling.

London politics

fromMail Online