France: At least 330,000 children abused in Catholic Church in last 70 years - report
A damning report says at least 330,000 children were abused while in the care of France's Catholic Church in the last 70 years.
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EC approves Guidepost contract, agrees to waive privilege | Baptist Press
NASHVILLE (BP) – Members of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee voted for the waiving of attorney client privilege within the scope of an independent third-party investigation of the EC concerning the handling of sexual abuse claims. The Sexual Abuse Task Force, assembled by SBC President Ed Litton, was mandated…
Todd Fisher elected executive director-treasurer for Oklahoma Baptists | Baptist Press
OKLAHOMA CITY (BP) – Todd Fisher was approved to serve as Oklahoma Baptists’ executive director-treasurer with a unanimous vote by state convention board members during a special-called business meeting Tuesday (Oct. 5).
SBC DIGEST: ERLC donates ultrasound machine in Alabama; Arrest made in FBC Montgomery arson case | Baptist Press
ERLC helps dedicate ultrasound machine for Andalusia, Ala., center By Staff ANDALUSIA, Ala. (BP) – The Sav-A-Life Family Hope Center in Andalusia, Ala., held a dedication ceremony Sunday (Oct. 3) for an ultrasound machine donated by the Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. The ERLC gave the machine to…
Church daycare worker charged with child abuse | Baptist Press
AIKEN, S.C. (BP) – A South Carolina woman has been charged with child abuse after an incident at Town Creek Baptist Church, a Southern Baptist congregation.
Pope, Archbishop lead calls for climate action
Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury and other religious leaders came together at the Vatican on Monday for a climate-focused meeting ahead of the UN's COP26 summit in Glasgow next month.
Thousands make decisions for Christ during Franklin Graham's Route 66 'God Loves You' tour
Thousands made decisions for Christ throughout Franklin Graham's 14-day God Loves You tour, helmed by top Christian artists, including the Newsboys and Marcos Witt.
Germany honours Bishop of Coventry for 'remarkable contribution' to peace and reconciliation
The Bishop of Coventry has received one of Germany's highest awards in recognition of his peace and reconciliation work.
EC calls meeting to consider attorney-client privilege, Guidepost contract | Baptist Press
NASHVILLE (BP) -- The Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee is scheduled to hold a special session on Tuesday (Oct. 5) at 11:00 a.m. EDT, according to Roland Slade, EC chairman. The central issue of meeting is the finalization of an agreement with Guidepost Solutions and the matter of waiving of…
Clergy won't be forced to perform gay weddings if UMC changes its stance, pastors panel says
United Methodist clergy who oppose same-sex marriage won t be required to officiate gay wedding ceremonies if the denomination changes its stance on LGBT issues, according to a clergy panel
