Tag #Religious Institutions

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Cardiff Vicar Admits to £21,600 Fraud and Safeguarding Breaches

Cardiff vicar Ryan Forey claimed £21,600 in unauthorized payments for himself and his wife, violated safeguarding rules by creating a church app that revealed children's names, and established a "breakaway" church without permission; he admitted guilt and faces a two-year supervision period before r...

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Former Maryland Youth Minister Arrested on Sex Abuse Charges

Thomas Pinkerton Jr., 52, a former youth minister at Central Christian Church in Baltimore County, Maryland, was arrested and charged with 24 felony and misdemeanor counts of sexually abusing six teenagers between 2006 and 2010; a seventh victim has come forward from Georgia; the Assemblies of God, ...

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Abidjan Catholic Institute Trains Against Sexual Abuse

An Abidjan Catholic institute trains religious leaders and laypeople to identify and prevent sexual abuse, aiming to address past scandals and protect vulnerable individuals; the program, active since 2018, has reached nearly 25,000 people through various channels.

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French Court Finds Catholic Institution Liable for Sexual Assault

A French court ruled in 2006 that the Notre-Dame-de-Bétharram Catholic institution was civilly liable for the rape and sexual assault committed by its former director, Pierre Silviet-Carricart, who died by suicide in 2000; the victim received €17,000 in damages.

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Vatican's Financial Troubles Deepen Under Pope Francis

The Vatican City, lacking private property, faces significant financial challenges under Pope Francis, marked by decreased donations, opaque accounting, and substantial deficits despite efforts at reform, with the situation exacerbated by the decentralized nature of the Catholic Church.

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Spanish Priest Sentenced for €366,000 Embezzlement

A Spanish priest, Antonio Casado, and his accomplice Miguela D., were sentenced for embezzling €366,027.65 from the Divino Salvador parish in Vejer de la Frontera between 2014 and 2018, via 167 bank transfers, with Casado receiving a 2.5-year prison sentence and Miguela D. a 2-year sentence.

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Church of England Apologizes for Failing to Act on Priest's Abuse

The Church of England apologized for failing to act on concerns about former priest Christopher Brain, who was convicted of 17 counts of indecent assault against young women at Sheffield's Nine O'Clock Service between 1986 and 1995; an independent review will examine safeguarding practices.

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Assemblies of God Faces Backlash Over Sex Abuse Scandal

The Assemblies of God is facing widespread criticism for its handling of a sex abuse scandal involving Daniel Savala, a convicted sex offender who abused numerous young men and boys connected to the denomination's Chi Alpha ministry, despite repeated warnings to officials.

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nos.nl
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Vatican Faces €70 Million Deficit Under New Pope

Pope Leo XIV begins his papacy facing a €70 million Vatican deficit, despite reforms under Pope Francis that closed thousands of bank accounts and improved anti-money laundering controls; restoring donor trust is crucial.

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Hessian Church Plans Climate Neutrality by 2045

The Evangelical Church in Hesse and Nassau plans to become climate-neutral by 2045, aiming for a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035 through building renovations (€8.8 million), improved mobility, and sustainable procurement (€4 million), though acknowledging further measures are neede...

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kathimerini.gr
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Church of Greece's Digital Bank Plan Sparks Internal Conflict

The Church of Greece's 40% stake in Financial Innovation Holding, aiming to establish a digital bank, has caused internal conflict, with most clergy unaware of the plan, despite preliminary contacts with the Bank of Greece; an affiliated organization, NAUS, holds an additional 8% stake.

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Former Bishop Jailed for Child Sex Abuse, Church's Handling of Past Allegations Questioned

Former Bishop Anthony Pierce, 84, was jailed for over four years for sexually assaulting a boy he christened, highlighting failures within the Church in Wales to report prior allegations of abuse against him in a timely manner.

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