Kristin Stoneking has been elected as a bishop in the United Methodist Church (UMC), marking a significant milestone in her distinguished career. The jurisdiction’s decision reflects a progressive step in the UMC’s ongoing commitment to …
In a transformative moment for the Kenyan Methodist community, a new presiding bishop has been elected following a tumultuous decade. On July 21, 2023, the much-anticipated decision was announced, heralding a fresh chapter for the …
A United Methodist Church bishop is set to face a church trial in August, though the charges against her have not been made public at this time. Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño — who has been …
Terry Mattingly of Religion Unplugged writes about the ongoing mystery of two Syrian bishops kidnapped in 2013. Bishops Yazigi and Yohanna Ibrahim were members of the Syriac Orthodox Church, an institution tracing its history back …
In relation to the killing of Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell in Los Angeles, a suspect has been arrested. The bishop (69) was shot on February 18 around 1 p.m. and he died on spot. He …
The former administrator of the Clergy Assurance Fund, a nonprofit that has served Pennsylvania Episcopal clergy families for centuries, is being investigated for allegedly stealing $1.4 million from the fund. The misappropriation allegations against former …