By JOSH FRIEDMAN A ceremony described as an exorcism that was performed on a three-year-old girl at a San Jose church last fall allegedly killed the child, and the victim’s mother Read More …
The state of California has settled a lawsuit with Christian organizations over coronavirus restrictions placed on houses of worship, ending Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ability to close churches or limit their occupancy. Read More …
Amid a wave of statue toppling across the United States, the Catholic Church removed a Junipero Serra statue from the San Luis Obispo Mission on Monday, a move intended to protect the sculpture. Read More …
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that churches and other places of worship can reopen, but they must follow state guidelines, including limiting attendance at services. Read More …
New allegations against the embattled lead pastor of Mountainbrook Church have arisen, though officials are refraining from disclosing what the latest accusations entail. Read More …
Amid allegations of groping and alcohol abuse, one of the Central Coast’s most prominent churches has placed its lead pastor on leave, pending the outcome of an investigation. Read More …
What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas. In the case of Sister Mary Margaret Kreuper and Sister Lana Chang, their gambling trips to Las Vegas have not only been Read More …
A former Santa Maria pastor who stepped down from his position last year allegedly sexually harassed, battered and assaulted a female church goer, according to a lawsuit filed in Santa Barbara County court. The lawsuit also names the ex-pastor’s wife, who, too, was a pastor at the church, alleging she aided her husband’s sexual exploitation of women. Read More …