All articles tagged with #church controversy
Originally Published 19 days ago — by BBC
Cherry Vann, the first openly gay Archbishop of Wales, has faced backlash and some parishioners leaving the church due to her sexuality, but she emphasizes the importance of unity and respect within the church while working to foster inclusivity and address cultural issues.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NPR
Three elderly Austrian nuns escaped a nursing home and re-entered their former convent, challenging church authorities and gaining social media fame, highlighting issues of autonomy and aging within the church.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Gospel Coalition
Sarah Mullally has been appointed as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, a move that has sparked mixed reactions within the global Anglican community, with conservative factions expressing disappointment over her support for progressive positions on marriage and sexuality, potentially deepening existing fractures in the fragile Anglican Communion.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Christian Post
John MacArthur, a prominent and polarizing pastor and Bible teacher known for his theological stances and resistance to COVID-19 restrictions, has died at 86 after being hospitalized with pneumonia. He led Grace Community Church in California for over 50 years, authored over 400 books, and was involved in various controversies over his views on charismatic movements, female preaching, and church responses to COVID-19. He is survived by his wife Patricia, four children, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.