ACNA delays trial of bishop accused of abuse due to prosecutor resigning
The Anglican Church in North America has delayed the denomination's trial proceedings for a bishop accused of mishandling abuse cases due to the prosecutor's resignation.
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Judge blocks Washington law forcing priests to violate seal of confession
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the enforcement of a Washington state law requiring priests to report admonitions of abuse made within the confession.
Fmr. Archbishop of Wales laments heavy drinking culture in church, choir and clergy playing ‘7 shots of Christ’ in pub: report
The former Archbishop of Wales has expressed regret over a “drinking culture” within his diocese after reports surfaced that priests and choir members took part in a “seven last shots of Christ” game at a pub following a Good Friday concert. Andrew John, who retired suddenly late last month, said the revelations were “a shock” and described the behavior as saddening and inappropriate.
Auntie Anne’s founder on surviving sexual abuse at the hands of her pastor, the power of confession
Anne Beiler, founder of Auntie Anne’s, shares her powerful journey from trauma and abuse to healing and redemption through faith, confession and the unexpected success of her pretzel business.
Former Massachusetts pastor indicted on child sex abuse allegations from 1980
A former pastor at a church in Maryland was indicted on child sex abuse charges in Massachusetts, stemming from alleged actions that occurred in 1980.
Ex-counselor charged with sex abuse arrested for threatening to shoot up Christian camp
Mario Bernal, an ex-employee of Camp Cho-Yeh in Livingston, Texas, was arrested for threatening children at the Christian camp that he would "create the next Columbine shooting” if they "piss him off."
Tennessee Supreme Court to hear SBC abuse defamation case
The Tennessee Supreme Court will hear an appeal in a case centered on a former worship pastor accused of abuse who filed a defamation lawsuit against the Southern Baptist Convention.
New Life Church asked Brady Boyd to resign, says he lied about Robert Morris’ abuse
Elders at New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado, announced Sunday that they asked their senior pastor, Brady Boyd, to resign after learning that he lied about his knowledge of Gateway Church founder Robert Morris’ alleged sexual abuse of Cindy Clemishire beginning when she was 12 in the 1980s.
Trump DOJ sues Washington over law requiring priests to violate seal of confession
The Trump administration has joined litigation against Washington state over a recently passed law that requires Catholic priests to report abuse confessions made in the confessional.
NEEDTOBREATHE lead singer says both he, brother abused by a counselor, addresses brother’s claims
Bear Rinehart, lead singer of the band NEEDTOBREATHE, has said that he and his younger brother, Bo Rinehart, were both sexually abused by a counselor at a Christian camp during their childhood.
