Indian Bishop, Priests Arrested for Illegal Sand Mining Operations on Church-Owned Land
The lessee reportedly implicated the bishop and priests in the operation after being arrested earlier by local authorities.
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Man Threatening Priest, Parishioners in Providence Arrested
Police officials told Rhode Island media that the threat was related to the recent arrest of the parish’s former pastor. The priest threatened on Monday was assigned to the parish.
Italy’s High Court Overturns Arrest Warrant Against Vatican Broker Gianluigi Torzi
Torzi is one of the key suspects in a significant finance trial being heard by the Vatican City State’s tribunal about the London property deal.
Scammer Arrested After Attempt to Sell Turkish Basilica
The scheme was reportedly discovered last year, while the church was attempting to enhance security measures.
Arrest Made in Florida Catholic Church Burning
According to a Saturday evening statement from the sheriff's office, Shields poured gasoline in the church’s foyer and ignited it, after crashing his minivan through the parish's front door.
Underground Bishop Detained in China
The news of Bishop Cui’s arrest comes as the 2018 Vatican-China agreement on the ordination of bishops is set to expire in September.
Cardinal Becciu: Torzi Arrest is No ‘Earthquake’
Cardinal Becciu’s interview concluded with his declaration that “[Torzi] will have to answer for a specific crime for which he alone is responsible. And the Vatican will continue as before.”
DOJ Files Statement of Interest in Church Suit Against Virginia Governor
At the Palm Sunday service, a police officer entered the church and told attendees they were in violation of the governor’s order, threatening arrest for attendees who violated the order in the future.
