Bishop Michael Pham, a Vietnamese refugee and the first Vietnamese American bishop in the US, actively supports immigrants by accompanying them to court and advocating for humane treatment, driven by his own harrowing migration experience. His efforts aim to provide spiritual comfort and challenge harsh immigration enforcement practices, reflecting his commitment to social justice and compassion within the church and community.
The hooded assailant who stabbed an Australian bishop in a horrific video has been identified as a 15-year-old boy known to police, not a regular church attendee. The teenager, who has not been identified, is being treated for severe hand injuries and has requested to speak to his parents. The motive for the stabbing is unknown, but rumors suggest it may be related to religious involvement. The attack led to chaos and rioting outside the church, with police deploying tear gas to disperse the crowd and restore order.
A 15-year-old boy stabbed a bishop and a priest during a church service in Sydney, with the congregation overpowering him, while a crowd seeking revenge gathered outside the church, injuring police officers. The bishop and priest are in stable condition, and the teen and police officers were hospitalized. The motive for the attack is unknown, but it comes after a recent stabbing incident in Sydney. Community leaders are urging calm and unity in the wake of the disturbing events.
A bishop was stabbed during a livestreamed church service in Sydney, Australia, prompting a rush of horrified worshippers to the scene. The incident occurred at the Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakekly, with a video showing the bishop being repeatedly stabbed while delivering a sermon. The injuries were not life-threatening, and the victims were being treated by paramedics. A male suspect was arrested, and police urged people to avoid the area. The community and religious leaders expressed shock and called for calm in the wake of the disturbing event, which followed a deadly stabbing incident at a shopping mall just two days prior.
An Australian bishop was viciously stabbed multiple times during a sermon at Wakeley’s Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Sydney, just days after a deadly mall stabbing. The bishop, Mar Mari Emmanuel, was confronted by an unidentified man in a black hoodie who then stabbed him in the face and neck. Emmanuel was rushed to a local hospital, and his condition is currently unknown. Three others were also injured in the attack. The suspect has been taken into custody, and a motive for the attack is still unknown. Bishop Emmanuel has been known for his outspoken criticism of COVID restrictions, and it is unclear if the recent attacks are linked.
The Vatican has appointed Father Peter Wu Yishun as the bishop of the Apostolic Prefecture of Shaowu in China, marking the third bishop appointment in the country in less than a week. These appointments signal a shift toward Beijing and a rapprochement in Sino-Vatican relations, following recent unauthorized bishop appointments by Chinese authorities. The appointments are made within the framework of the Provisional Agreement between the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China, and come amid ongoing efforts to promote pastoral care and attend to the spiritual well-being of the Catholic community in China.
Shamar Leggette, a suspect wanted for the robbery of a bishop in New York City, was shot and killed by U.S. Marshals at a motel in South Brunswick. The robbery took place during a live-streamed sermon where the bishop was robbed of $1 million in jewelry. Leggette, a previously convicted felon, had exchanged gunfire with law enforcement and was pronounced dead at the scene. The bishop, known as the "bling bishop," identified Leggette as the man who had put a gun to his family's faces during the robbery.
Bishop Richard Stika of Knoxville, Tennessee, has resigned following allegations of mishandling sexual abuse allegations and complaints from several priests about his leadership and behavior. The Vatican accepted his resignation, and the archbishop of Louisville, Kentucky, was named temporary administrator until a new bishop is installed. Stika is also the subject of at least two lawsuits accusing him of mishandling sexual abuse allegations and seeking to silence accusers. He cited "life-threatening health issues" and the public airing of problems in the diocese as reasons for his resignation.
The new X-Men limited series, 'Children of the Vault,' will feature Cable and Bishop teaming up to fight against the Children of the Vault, a post-human species seen as the next stage of evolution and a threat to mutantkind's survival. Written by Deniz Camp and drawn by Luca Maresca, the four-issue limited series will explore the motivations and methods of the Children of the Vault and the complicated pasts of Cable and Bishop. The series will be available on August 9th.
China has unilaterally appointed Bishop Shen Bin to Shanghai, the largest Roman Catholic diocese in China, in violation of a bilateral pact with the Vatican. The Holy See was informed of the decision a few days ago and learned of his official installation from the media. The bishopric of Shanghai had been vacant for 10 years since the death of the late bishop Jin Luxian in April 2013. The Holy See has said that the city’s auxiliary bishop, Ma Daqin, should administer the diocese, but he has been under house arrest since 2012.
