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#legal-issues
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago
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.
fromIndependent
6 hours ago
Law

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.
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago
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.
fromIndependent
6 hours ago
Law

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.
more#legal-issues
#sexual-abuse
fromESPN.com
1 day ago
New York Yankees

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.
fromSacramento Bee
11 months ago
Los Angeles

Pastor sexually abused foster daughters, California cops say. Now more victims feared

A pastor was arrested for sexually abusing his foster daughters, leading to his removal from the church.
fromESPN.com
1 day ago
New York Yankees

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.
fromSacramento Bee
11 months ago
Los Angeles

Pastor sexually abused foster daughters, California cops say. Now more victims feared

A pastor was arrested for sexually abusing his foster daughters, leading to his removal from the church.
more#sexual-abuse
#fire
fromNBC New York
1 week ago
Brooklyn

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.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC LGBT

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

A fire at a historic Queens church destroyed part of the building just before Easter Sunday services.
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago
Fundraising

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

Teach Pobail Mhuire church in Doirí Beaga was destroyed by fire, but the community is committed to rebuilding.
fromNBC New York
1 week ago
Brooklyn

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.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC LGBT

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

A fire at a historic Queens church destroyed part of the building just before Easter Sunday services.
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago
Fundraising

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

Teach Pobail Mhuire church in Doirí Beaga was destroyed by fire, but the community is committed to rebuilding.
more#fire
#pope-francis
fromwww.denverpost.com
5 days ago
France news

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
1 week ago
Europe news

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

Pope Francis exhibits warmth while harboring a strong resolve to protect the church from abusers.
France news
fromwww.denverpost.com
5 days ago

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
1 week ago
Europe news

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

Pope Francis exhibits warmth while harboring a strong resolve to protect the church from abusers.
more#pope-francis
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago
Pets

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.
#community
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Los Angeles

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

The community held a poignant Good Friday walk to commemorate their losses from the wildfire that devastated their church.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
New York City

Exclusive | NJ's Deacon Elvis gets churchgoers 'All Shook Up' - by preaching and impersonating The King

Deacon Elvis, a tribute performer, merges faith and entertainment, delighting churchgoers with his Elvis resemblance.
fromwww.thelocal.se
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Gothenburg church asks Indian group to rename Diwali event after criticism

Frihamnskyrkan emphasizes social responsibility and community involvement while encouraging diverse cultural celebrations in a modern church setting.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Los Angeles

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

The community held a poignant Good Friday walk to commemorate their losses from the wildfire that devastated their church.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
New York City

Exclusive | NJ's Deacon Elvis gets churchgoers 'All Shook Up' - by preaching and impersonating The King

Deacon Elvis, a tribute performer, merges faith and entertainment, delighting churchgoers with his Elvis resemblance.
fromwww.thelocal.se
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Gothenburg church asks Indian group to rename Diwali event after criticism

Frihamnskyrkan emphasizes social responsibility and community involvement while encouraging diverse cultural celebrations in a modern church setting.
more#community
fromwww.sbsun.com
2 weeks ago
SF parents

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.
#faith
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago
OMG science

NASA astronaut reveals his secret to surviving 286 days in space

Astronaut Butch Wilmore maintained his faith through virtual church services during his 286 days stranded in space.
fromTODAY.com
3 months ago
Parenting

I only go to church for the free child care. Is that bad?

Using church mainly for top-notch childcare sparks ethical questions about faith and attendance.
The balance of parenting and work leads to existential thoughts about the purpose of church attendance.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

NASA astronaut reveals his secret to surviving 286 days in space

Astronaut Butch Wilmore maintained his faith through virtual church services during his 286 days stranded in space.
fromTODAY.com
3 months ago
Parenting

I only go to church for the free child care. Is that bad?

Using church mainly for top-notch childcare sparks ethical questions about faith and attendance.
The balance of parenting and work leads to existential thoughts about the purpose of church attendance.
more#faith
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Ukraine: Mixed feelings about the future in Donetsk DW 03/29/2025

A church in Dobropillya plays a pivotal role in supporting the community and military amid the ongoing conflict.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

Opinion | What I Am Looking for in Empty Churches

Visiting empty churches offers a sanctuary of silence and reflection for the author amid life's chaos.
The author draws inspiration from Philip Larkin's work, seeking an unignorable silence in sacred spaces.
fromBrooklyn Magazine
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Brooklyn Priest Who Let Sabrina Carpenter Film Music Video in Church Stripped of Duties - Brooklyn Magazine

A Brooklyn priest lost his position after funneling $2 million from the church, coinciding with controversy over allowing a music video to be filmed there.
fromTheregister
7 months ago
Digital life

Tech made a mistake of biblical proportions

Gabriel's attempt to test a telephone announcement system backfired, leading to inappropriate messages reaching church members.
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