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Former Megachurch Pastor Bruxy Cavey Arrested, Charged With Sexual Assault

Bruxy Cavey, who was forced to resign from one of Canada’s largest churches earlier this year, has been arrested and charged with sexual assault. A court appearance is scheduled for June 27.

Abortion Activists Strip Off Clothes, Shout Expletives During Joel Osteen Church Service

On Sunday, abortion activists planted themselves in the floor section of Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, strategically interrupting the 16,800 seat worship service.

Debate About Sexual Abuse Report Erupts Among SBC Leaders Following Guidepost Solutions’ Pride Month Tweet

With the annual meeting roughly one week away, tensions are continuing to rise among key SBC leaders regarding the Guidepost Solutions sexual abuse report and recommended reforms.

German Church Convicts Catholic Ex-Priest of Abusing Boy for Years

A Catholic diocese in Germany said Tuesday that a former priest has been convicted in a church trial of sexually abusing a minor over several years almost three decades ago.

Nigerian Forces Hunt for Gunmen Who Killed 50 at Church

The gunmen who killed at least 50 people at a Catholic church in southwestern Nigeria opened fire on worshipers both inside and outside the building in a coordinated attack before escaping the scene.

Faith Leaders, Labor Advocates Push for White House Meeting on Poverty

Faith-led advocacy group the Poor People’s Campaign is pushing for a broad-based meeting with President Joe Biden to discuss poverty, arguing the White House has not adequately responded to requests for a summit despite the president endorsing the group while running for office.

Use Tragedy for God’s Purpose, Relatives of Slain Grandfather, Grandsons Tell Church

Family members stood before Houston Northwest Church and encouraged others not to lose hope or forget that God is gracious in the midst of tragedy.

SBC Abuse Survivors Issue Joint Statement Urging 4 Reforms That ‘Need Immediate Action’

Seven survivors of sexual abuse in the Southern Baptist Convention have issued a joint statement calling for four reforms to be implemented immediately. Among the actions sexual abuse survivors urge are the creation of a restoration fund and the addition of a memorial in front of SBC headquarters.