RNS Opening Budget — Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Religion News Service

June 1, 2021 at 11:20 a.m. ET

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RNS-Kimes-Lentz: Exclusive: Sex abuse allegations by Carl Lentz’s former nanny put spotlight on Hillsong culture
NEW YORK (RNS) — A former Hillsong NYC staff member has come forward with allegations that the megachurch’s former pastor Carl Lentz subjected her to “bullying, abuse of power and sexual abuse” over the course of seven years as she worked as a nanny in Lentz’s home. A legal representative for Carl and his wife, Laura Lentz, said the couple “vehemently denies” the allegations. 1,870 words. (category: a)

NEWS STORY
RNS-Canonical-reform: Pope Francis issues long awaited reform of Vatican penal law
(RNS) – In a long-awaited reform of the Catholic Church’s penal code, Pope Francis on Tuesday issued stronger penalties for crimes including sexual abuse, financial malfeasance, and female ordination, applying the principle that “mercy requires correction.” By Claire Giangravè. 800 words. (category i)

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