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SAN GABRIEL, Calif. (AP) A man pleaded not guilty Thursday to setting a fire that caused millions of dollars in damage to a historic Southern California Roman Catholic mission. John David Corey, 57, is charged with breaking in and setting a July 11 pre-dawn blaze that engulfed the rooftop and most of the interior of the San Gabriel Mission, east of Los Angeles, as it was … [Read more...] about Man Pleads Not Guilty To Torching Historic California Church

DETROIT (AP) Masks in southeastern Michigan churches are no longer mandatory for Catholics who are vaccinated against COVID-19. People who attend Mass and other church services must wear masks and keep a safe distance from others if they haven't been vaccinated, Detroit Archbishop Allen Vigneron said. “Parishes do not have the responsibility to verify who is and who is … [Read more...] about Church Masks Dropped for Vaccinated Catholics in SE Michigan

(ChurchLeaders) On Wednesday, the founder of Hillsong Church opened up about criticisms and scandals recently linked to his organization. Brian Houston, in an exclusive interview with NBC’s “Today” show, answered questions about Hillsong’s disgraced former pastor Carl Lentz as well as the church’s celebrity culture and stance on homosexuality. Though Houston acknowledged … [Read more...] about Brian Houston Discusses Hillsong and LGBT Stance on The TODAY Show

(ABC News) Teenagers pitted against each other during "fight nights" staged by a youth pastor running a Christian leadership training program. "Boot camps" where the trainees learn the Way of the Cross by exercising until they vomit or soil themselves — and by hefting heavy logs on their shoulders through the sweltering summer heat. Participants who are Black or suspected … [Read more...] about This Church Program Is Accused of Abusing Teens With Extreme ‘Boot Camps,’ ‘Fight Nights’ and Shame

(The Roys Report) To some former Harvest Bible Chapel insiders, Rick Donald was not just James MacDonald’s right-hand man; he was also his “hatchet man” or “smiling assassin.” On the surface, the former Harvest assistant senior pastor, was friendly and kind. But when MacDonald wanted someone removed or dirty work done, they say he tapped Rick Donald. For example, when James … [Read more...] about Indiana Church Hires James MacDonald’s Former Right-Hand Man after Harvest’s Endorsement