Tag: Clergy
9/11 Ceremony won’t include clergy or formal prayers
By ERIC MARRAPODI August 25, 2011.
Print: CNN
As the city of New York prepares to remember the 10th anniversary of 9/11, religious leaders are raising concerns over the lack of clergy participating in the anniversary events.
Many Women Targeted by Faith Leaders, Survey Says
Jacqueline L. Salmon September 10, 2009.
Print: The Washington Post
One in every 33 women who attend worship services regularly has been the target of sexual advances by a religious leader, a survey released Wednesday says.
Gay clergy’s hopes dashed by Presbyterian decision
Times Staff And Wire Reports March 29, 2009.
Los Angeles Times
The church uses a technical ruling to block a lesbian deacon’s longtime attempt to become a priest. She might appeal.
Indian nun claims sex is rife within Catholic Church
February 19, 2009.
Telegraph, UK
An Indian nun has stunned the Catholic Church with a confessional autobiography claiming widespread sexual abuse and bullying within its cloisters.
Church of England votes to ban clergy from joining BNP
February 10, 2009.
The Telegraph, UK
Clergy will be banned from joining the British National Party after the Archbishop of Canterbury called on the Church of England to name names in the fight against racism.
