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The Vatican summit to focus on accountability
One of the major topics of the summit is how to hold bishops accountable for destroying records of abuse and quietly transferring predatory priests to…
Flash floods kill at least 21 people in Tennessee after 17 inches of rain
The mayor of Waverly, Tennessee, says local churches have stepped up to provide shelter for those who have lost their homes. WATCH the ABC News…
Federal authorities investigating fires at 3 black Louisiana churches
Congressman Clay Higgins, who represents the community of Washington, posted a video on Facebook promising justice for residents and congregants. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF…
3 historically black churches within 200 miles targeted in fires
A series of fires in Louisiana reduced three churches to rubble, and is being investigated as possible arson by local police and the FBI. source
Suspect arrested in string of black church fires
The suspect in custody is accused of starting suspicious fires at three historically black churches in Louisiana. source
Son of sheriff’s deputy accused of setting 3 black churches on fire in Louisiana
Authorities said a red gas can found at the site of the third fire was traced to a Walmart, where receipts and surveillance video allegedly…
Multiple bomb explosions rocking churches and hotels in Sri Lanka
Nearly simultaneous explosions believed to have been carried out by suicide bombers on Easter Sunday. source
Terrorist attack in Sri Lanka leaves more than 200 dead
A series of explosions tore through churches filled with worshipers attending Easter mass. Three luxury hotels were also targeted. #News #SriLanka #TerrorAttack #ABCNews source
Increased security at US churches in wake of Sri Lanka
Security presence has increased at landmarks like St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan, where an attempted arsonist was arrested just last week. source
At least four Americans killed in Sri Lanka Easter bombings
Members of an extremist Islamist group have been identified as suspects in a series of suicide bombings on churches and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka…
Man who allegedly set fire to 3 black churches faces hate crime charges
Federal prosecutors said it was a hatred for religion that moved Holden Matthews, 21, the son of a local sheriff’s deputy, to allegedly commit arson…
Health concerns grow as Holy Week approaches l ABC News
Some churches are openly defying stay-at-home orders. BREAKING NEWS UPDATES: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/Coronavirus SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch More on http://abcnews.go.com/ LIKE ABC News on FACEBOOK…
Christians around the world celebrate Easter
For many, the holiest day of the year came with some significant changes. source
It’s time for houses of worship to open: Trump | WNT
The president demanded governors allow churches, synagogues and mosques to hold in-person services and threatened to override state leaders if they didn’t. WATCH THE FULL…
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