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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from church, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 1,431 stories have been published about church which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from church, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 1,431 stories have been published about church which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
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Europe · QuebecPope Francis has decided there is not sufficient evidence to open a Church investigation into Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet over allegations of sexual assault.Ouellet, a prominent Vatican official, was named earlier this week in a class action lawsuit against the Quebec Catholic diocese. An anonymous complainant alleged that Ouelle inappropriately touched her, and made comments that made her feel uncomfortable.See the Story
Pope Francis says there is insufficient evidence to open probe into Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet
44% Center coverage: 27 sources
US & Canada · PhoenixJudge Laura Cardinal ruled on Aug. 8 that the late Paul Adams waived his right to keep his confessions secret when he posted videos of himself sexually abusing his two daughters on the Internet. The lawsuit accuses two Arizona bishops and church leaders in Salt Lake City of negligence in not reporting the abuse and allowing Adams to continue abusing his older daughter for as many as seven years.See the Story
Judge limits privilege defense in AZ Mormon sex abuse case
46% Center coverage: 26 sources
US & Canada · OttawaThe United People of Canada say they are in the process of purchasing St. Brigid's Church on St. Patrick Street, with plans to turn it into an "Embassy" The historic church has been for sale for over a year, with an asking price of $5.9 million. Several Ottawa police cruisers were spotted outside the church early Wednesday evening to assist with a dispute between the landlord and tenant. The bailiff returned to the church on Thursday morning to issue the notice of termination.See the Story
Freedom Convoy-affiliated group being evicted from Ottawa church
67% Left coverage: 6 sources
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WorldThe Diocese of the Southern Cross is a new religious denomination that was first incorporated in September 2021, although it was not formally launched until this week. The new diocese describes itself as a parallel Anglican structure following key Anglican documents such as the Book of Common Prayer and the Ordinal. The Australian Anglican Church is divided into 23 independent diocese and is a part of the worldwide Anglican Communion.See the Story
Behind the split of the Anglican church in Australia over gay marriage
34% Center coverage: 3 sources
US & Canada · QuebecThe woman who recently accused Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet of sexual misconduct has broken a stereotype about church abuse. University of Montreal religious studies professor Solange Lefebvre says the fact that the alleged victim was an adult could open the door to more people coming forward with allegations against the church.See the Story
Adult who accused Quebec cardinal of sexual misconduct breaks church-abuse stereotype
Coverage: 4 sources
Church · QuebecCardinal Marc Ouellet was accused by a woman of sexual assault in a class-action lawsuit introduced this week. At least three women filed formal sexual assault complaints against the archdiocese of Montreal since the allegations were made public. The high-profile allegations by an adult woman broke the stereotype commonly associated with church abuse that it involves young children, mostly boys.See the Story
After abuse claim against Québec cardinal, three more women file complaint against church
Coverage: 2 sources
Church · OaklandA kooky church in Oakland that believes in the spiritual power of hallucinogens has now filed suit against the city and the Oakland Police Department over a raid two years ago in which police took cash, cannabis, and mushrooms.The civil lawsuit, filed last Friday, contends that the City of Oakland, its police department, and one particular police officer violated the First and 14th amendments by discriminating against the religious beliefs of th…See the Story
Mushroom- and Weed-Dispensing Church In Oakland Sues Over Police Raid, Confiscated Property
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
ChurchPalo Alto's latest "safe parking" proposal aims to provide secure parking, counseling and case management for unhoused individuals. More than two dozen neighborhood residents from 19 properties in the neighborhood have signed on to an appeal. The City Council is scheduled to consider the residents' appeal at its Aug. 22 meeting.See the Story
City Council prepares to settle 'safe parking' dispute between church, neighbors
Church · TennesseeA Tennessee megachurch pastor says his church is "going nowhere" despite reports that his facility is facing foreclosure on its $4.5 million building.See the Story
Tennessee Megachurch Pastor Admits Foreclosure After Church Roiled by His Affair
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
ChurchPastors and other leaders of one California church are celebrating a recent victory from the court, as they remain wary of continued legal harassment from the county.Santa Clara County officials leveled a bevy of fines against Calvary Chapel in San Jose, California, as well as against senior pastor ...See the Story
California church that held services despite COVID lockdown wins major victory in court, still faces targeted harassment from county
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
ChurchFormer SNP representative for Rutherglen and Hamilton West pled guilty on Thursday to wilfully exposing people to the risk of infection, illness and death. She visited various places in the Glasgow area and London having been told to self-isolate. Among the places she attended was St Mungo's church in Glasgow. Ferrier sat through a mass and even gave a reading at the church.See the Story
