Episcopal Bishop Prince Singh restricted from ministry (RNS) — A letter from a bishop designated to oversee the case cites ‘a series of public allegations’ as reason for the decision. The post Episcopal Bishop Prince Singh restricted from ministry appeared first on Religion News Service.

Bishop Michael Curry responds to complaints of ‘free passes’ for accused bishops (RNS) — At least 55 Episcopal bishops signed a letter saying they are ‘angered by and deeply concerned about the perception — or the reality — that bishops get a free pass on behavioral issues.’ The post Bishop Michael Curry responds to complaints of ‘free passes’ for accused bishops appeared first on Religion News Service.

A retired Wyoming bishop cleared by Vatican of sexual abuse despite local findings has died at 91 CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — In 2021, the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith cleared him of seven accusations of abuse and determined that five others couldn’t be proven with certainty. The post A retired Wyoming bishop cleared by Vatican of sexual abuse despite local findings has died at 91 appeared first on Religion News Service.

A former New York bishop who promoted social justice, but covered up rape allegations, dies at 84 ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Hubbard passed away at Albany Medical Center on Saturday after being hospitalized for the stroke days prior, bishop spokesperson Mark Behan confirmed. The post A former New York bishop who promoted social justice, but covered up rape allegations, dies at 84 appeared first on Religion News Service.

Women at the first March on Washington: a secretary, a future bishop and a marshal (RNS) — ‘You wanted to present your best selves,’ recalled Bishop Vashti McKenzie, who was 16 at the time. ‘There was no one in jeans and T-shirts that I recall.’ The post Women at the first March on Washington: a secretary, a future bishop and a marshal appeared first on Religion News Service.

ACNA Bishop Stewart Ruch will face church trial (RNS) — A 10-person board of inquiry found there was probable cause to present Ruch for trial for violating denominational bylaws. The post ACNA Bishop Stewart Ruch will face church trial appeared first on Religion News Service.

Melvin Talbert, first United Methodist bishop to officiate same-sex wedding, dead at 89 (RNS) — Talbert was recognized for his work on racial justice, LGBTQ advocacy and ecumenical cooperation. The post Melvin Talbert, first United Methodist bishop to officiate same-sex wedding, dead at 89 appeared first on Religion News Service.

After troubled decade, Kenya Methodists elect new presiding bishop NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — Methodists in Kenya hope the new leader can breathe new life into the church following the bitter wrangles under former Presiding Bishop Joseph Ntombura’s leadership. The post After troubled decade, Kenya Methodists elect new presiding bishop appeared first on Religion News Service.

Bishop named to Vatican office handling sex abuse complaints discounted some victims, US group says ROME (AP) — A U.S.-based group that tracks how the Catholic hierarchy deals with allegations of sexual abuse by clergy says Pope Francis made a “troubling” choice in appointing an Argentine prelate to a powerful Vatican office that handles such cases. The post Bishop named to Vatican office handling sex abuse complaints discounted some victims,…

Pope appoints bishop from his native Argentina to lead Vatican office that enforces church doctrine VATICAN CITY (AP) — Francis named Monsignor Victor Manuel Fernández, the archbishop of La Plata, Argentina, as the prefect, or chief, of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith. The post Pope appoints bishop from his native Argentina to lead Vatican office that enforces church doctrine appeared first on Religion News Service.