(July 13) Clerical Sex Abuses Crisis: Spanish Priests Hit With Sanctions | SPAIN

The Diocese of Mallorca in Spain has sentenced Father Julià Cifre Vandrell to three years of not celebrating Mass “in any place other than at his home” and to leading “a secluded life of...

(July 14) Takoma Park Pastor Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting Church Member | Takoma Parl, MD

The pastor of a Takoma Park church has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a member of his congregation under the guise of providing a healing massage for her injured ankle.

Erick Odir...

(July 6) 3 Crosses Burned At A Small Los Angeles Church And Authorities Investigate Possible Hate Crime | Los Angeles, CA

Three wooden crosses outside a small Los Angeles church were found burned early Thursday, and authorities said it was being investigated as a possible hate crime.

Firefighters...

(July 7) China House Church Labeled ‘Criminal Clique,’ Tithes Deemed ‘Illegal Income’ | CHINA

Three leaders of a house church in northern China have been charged with forming a “criminal clique” and obtaining “illegal income,” the church said,...

(July 6) Former Youth Pastor Faces More Charges After Recording Women, Girls In Bathroom | Greenville County, SC

A former youth pastor is facing additional charges after deputies said he filmed women and girls using the bathroom in the church bathroom between 2017 to 2023.

The investigation began...

(July 6) College Station Man Charged In First Baptist Church Burglary | Bryan, TX

A College Station man has been charged for the May burglary of the First Baptist Church on Cambridge Drive in Bryan, according to the Bryan Police Department.

Ryan Austin Reilly, 27, was arrested on an outstanding...

(June 29) Former Round Rock Pastor Pleads Guilty Child Pornography Charges | Austin, TX

A former Round Rock pastor pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to an “enhanced charge of possession of child pornography,” according to a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice.

David...

(June 29) Infant Death Tied To Followers Of Christ Church In Oregon City: Officials | Portland, OR

Clackamas County detectives are investigating the death of a newborn baby they say is associated with the Followers of Christ faith-healing church in Oregon City.

The church has been the focus...

(June 29) Man Accused Of Breaking Into 2 Fayette County Churches | Fayette County, GA

The Fayette County Sheriff's Office have arrested a man accused of a rather bold crime. Deputies said he broke into two houses of worship to steal.

"He said someone just broke into the church," James Oney, the...

(June 29) Suspects Charged In Connection With Vandalism At 3 Houses of Worship, Including Historic Black Church | Southeast MD

Three suspects have been charged with vandalism of multiple houses of worship in southeast Maryland, including one historic Black church that suffered approximately...

(June 29) Sex Abuse allegations: 35 Bolivian Catholic Church Members Under Probe | BOLIVIA

After dozens of victims accused more than 30 members of the Catholic Church, a probe has been launched by the Bolivian prosecutors amid coun-trywide anger.

The case has sparked outrage in Bolivia, with many...

(June 23) Geauga County Pastor Pleads Guilty To Sexual Crimes Against Minors | Chardon, OH

A Thompson Township pastor pleaded guilty Wednesday in Geauga County Court of Common Pleas to several sexual crimes against juveniles.

According to court documents, Dennis Laferty pleaded guilty to two...