The Church called for prayers this Sunday for peace in the world and rejected "the path of violence"
The Argentine Church has urged its community to pray for global peace and denounced violence as a means to resolve conflicts in light of recent military offensives in the Middle East.
The Catholic Church in Argentina called on its faithful to pray for peace this Sunday during Mass
The Catholic Church in Argentina has urged its congregants to pray for world peace during Mass this Sunday, following recent conflicts in the Middle East.
Japan charges the alleged murderer of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
Japanese prosecutors have charged a man in his 40s with the murder of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a case that shocked the nation.
Suspected attackers set Catholic church records, cars ablaze in C’River
Attacks on St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Cross River, Nigeria, resulted in the destruction of church records and vehicles by suspected arsonists.
Report submitted: More than 100 cases of abuse in the Franciscan order
A report has revealed over 100 cases of sexual abuse against minors within the Franciscan order in Germany since 1945, with calls for accountability and forgiveness from church leaders.
Ex-American Idol contestant charged in wife's murder previously described as 'very talented' church leader
Caleb Flynn, a former contestant on American Idol, has been charged with the murder of his wife Ashley Flynn, who was shot in their home in Tipp City, Ohio.
Sexual Violence: Do Insurances Have to Pay Millions to Victims of Abuse?
The article discusses how victims of sexual violence in schools and churches may be entitled to compensation from statutory accident insurance, revealing long-hidden information known by the state and churches.
"When I was eight, I experienced sexual violence by a priest"
A Polish woman shares her harrowing experience of childhood sexual abuse by a priest, highlighting her ongoing trauma and the failure of the legal system to hold abusers accountable.
America's churches under siege as violence increasingly invades sacred ground
Violence against churches in America has surged over the past 25 years, with nearly 380 incidents resulting in significant casualties.
Kenya: The Episcopal Conference, Concerned About the Rise in Violence, Calls for an Investigation Into the Attack On an Anglican Church
Kenyan bishops are demanding an investigation into the use of tear gas against worshippers during a church service, condemning the violence as a violation of constitutional rights.
Tower: Arrest of 13-year-olds for hitting other minors
Three 13-year-olds were arrested in Pyrgos, Greece, for assaulting two other minors in an incident near a church.
Man gets angry with the sound of worship at church, fires from the street and is arrested in the interior of SP
A man was arrested in Rosana, Brazil, after firing a weapon to threaten churchgoers over noise complaints during a service.
Man shot at the church door in Boa Vista
A man was shot in front of an evangelical church in Boa Vista, Brazil, while he was reportedly following his routine of asking for water.
Man sentenced to 16 years in prison for attempting to kill ex-partner inside church in MT
A man has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for attempting to murder his ex-partner during a church service in Sorriso, Brazil.
In Colima, four people are murdered; one in front of a temple
Four people were murdered in different locations in Colima and Villa de Álvarez, with one incident occurring in broad daylight in front of a church.
Catholic Pope Leo XIV calls for an end to violence in Nigeria
Pope Leo XIV has urged for an end to the violence in Nigeria following a series of deadly attacks that have resulted in significant loss of life.
Injuries from gunfire in Jerusalem and the West Bank and church warning of rising settler violence
A Palestinian child was injured by live bullets in occupied Jerusalem, while Israeli forces conducted widespread incursions and arrests in several cities and towns in the West Bank, resulting in injuries and the detention of dozens of citizens.
Man found dead with signs of violence in Caxias; police investigate
The Civil Police is investigating the death of a 56-year-old man found near the Church of Santo Antônio in Caxias, with signs of violence indicating a possible homicide.
Video: Deputy rips up pact against femicide during speech in Ceará
State Deputy Dra. Silvana (PL) tore up a document of the National Pact Against Femicide during a speech in the Ceará Legislative Assembly, claiming it overlooks the role of the church and families in fighting violence.
Man arrested after trying to kill pastor during worship service in Vila Velha
A 47-year-old man was arrested after attempting to stab a pastor during a church service in Vila Velha, Brazil, but the pastor managed to escape unharmed.
Report confirms sexual violence against 11-year-old girl during church party in MG, says police
After two weeks of investigation, a report by the Civil Police of Minas Gerais confirmed that an 11-year-old girl was sexually assaulted during a religious event in Pedreiras, near Rio Paranaíba.
EKD: Evangelical Victims Feel Exploited as Alibi
The resignation of Nancy Janz, spokesperson for the Forum on Sexual Violence in the Evangelical Church in Germany, represents a setback in the church's handling of abuse cases, following earlier resignations in the group.
Man arrested on suspicion of raping a child and soliciting victims in churches
A 28-year-old man, Rangel Gonçalves Magalhães, was arrested in Anápolis, Goiás, for allegedly raping a 5-year-old girl and targeting children in churches where he offered to supervise them.
Kenya: Ruto Warns Politicians Against Turning Churches Into Theatres of Violence
President William Ruto has called on political leaders to refrain from politicizing places of worship, emphasizing that churches should remain peaceful sanctuaries after a recent violent disruption of a church service in Nyeri County.
“Maduro did not want to release him, even the Church among the mediators”
An official discusses the complex situation in Venezuela where President Maduro has resisted releasing a political prisoner, with the Church also acting as a mediator amidst ongoing risks of violence.
2 Killed in Shooting Outside Mormon Church in Salt Lake City
Two individuals were killed in a shooting incident outside a Mormon church in Salt Lake City.
Shooting in front of church in Salt Lake City. Two dead, six injured
Two people were killed and six injured in a shooting outside a church in Salt Lake City during a memorial service.
At least two dead and six injured in shooting outside a Mormon church in Utah (USA)
At least two people have died and six others have been injured in a shooting that occurred outside a Mormon church in Utah, with several of the injured in critical condition.
Shooting outside Salt Lake City LDS church leaves at least 2 dead, 6 injured: police
A shooting outside a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City resulted in at least 2 deaths and 6 injuries during a memorial service.
United States: a shooting in a Mormon church in Salt Lake City leaves two dead
Two people were killed and several others injured during a shooting that took place Wednesday evening in a church in Utah, with at least one suspect fleeing the scene.
Salt Lake shooting LIVE: Two dead and more wounded after incident outside Mormon church in US
A mass shooting outside a Mormon church in Salt Lake has left two dead and several injured, with a manhunt ongoing for the suspect.
Patras: Heartbreak at the funeral of the 30-year-old who was beaten to death
Relatives and friends bid farewell to the 30-year-old who died following a brutal beating at a nightclub in Patras on January 4th, during a funeral service held at the Church of Saint Mina.
How the tragedy happened in Serres: The 16-year-old hit him outside the Metropolitan Church, tomorrow at the prosecutor's office, his mother was arrested
A 16-year-old was arrested for beating a man outside a church in Serres over a message sent to his girlfriend, with serious charges including intentional homicide against him and his mother also in custody.
Unprecedented New Year's Violence in the Netherlands: Two Dead, Church in Flames
Police in the Netherlands faced an unprecedented level of violence on New Year's Eve, resulting in two fatalities and a historic church in Amsterdam catching fire under unclear circumstances.
Church in Amsterdam set on fire on New Year's Eve. Police: 'We are faced with an unprecedented amount of violence'
Police in the Netherlands faced an unprecedented amount of violence and were pelted with fireworks on New Year's Eve, as a 19th-century church in Amsterdam was set ablaze, leading to severe damage, including the collapse of its tower.
Amsterdam: the impressive images of a gigantic fire that ravaged a 19th-century church
A gigantic fire devastated a 19th-century church in Amsterdam, coinciding with a tumultuous New Year's Eve in the Netherlands that saw two deaths related to fireworks and unprecedented violence against police.
On New Year's Eve: Church in Amsterdam goes up in flames
On the last New Year's Eve before the firework ban, Amsterdam experienced a chaotic night with violence and incidents, including the burning of a church tower.
Church burns, pavement slabs fly at police - Last firecracker night in the Netherlands escalates
In several cities in the Netherlands, emergency services responded to escalating violence during New Year's Eve, resulting in a church burning in Amsterdam and one person dead.