Boy Scouts of America: Bankruptcy creates rift with religious partners
DAVID CRARY, of Associated Press, reports on the fallout from Boy Scouts of America’s complex bankruptcy case…
US United Methodist leaders urge churches to end Boy Scout charters for now
RNS In light of a recent bankruptcy court ruling about the Boy Scouts of America and sexual abuse claimants, United Methodist leaders in the US are urging their churches to not extend current agreements to sponsor or house local scout troops beyond the end of the year. United Methodist churches have official ties, known as […]
In the US, New Mexico diocese to sell off properties in online auction
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USAP The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Santa Fe will be auctioning nearly 140 parcels of property next month as it seeks to settle a raft of sex abuse claims. Church officials announced Tuesday that an online auction will begin on 21st September. Opening bids will start as low as $US500 for vacant pieces of […]