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Religion, sects and spiritual movements
Documented profile covering 18 controversies, including “2000–2002: James Ray — accommodation of previously restricted priest near school, approval attributed to provincial superior Robert Prevost” and “1999–2013 and thereafter: Augustinian transparency concerning priests accused of abuse and criticism relating to Richard McGrath case”.
18 controversies · 54 sources
Religion, sects and spiritual movements
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “Complaints by women during North American tour and shortened visit” and “Allegation of coerced sexual act in Rabat”.
15 controversies · 16 sources
Religion, sects and spiritual movementsIdeologies, militancy and activism
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “Accounts from former Geneva pupils alleging sexual behaviour in the 1980s–1990s” and “Controversy over text targeting 'Jewish intellectuals'”.
15 controversies · 25 sources3 convictions2 formal charges
Religion, sects and spiritual movements
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “Participation in inauguration of Reims Grand Mosque and response to Catholic criticism” and “Position opposing withdrawal of nutrition and hydration in Vincent Lambert case”.
10 controversies · 16 sources
Religion, sects and spiritual movementsIdeologies, militancy and activism
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Circulation of incorrect claim that Labour gained 150,000 new members” and “Controversy with Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks and 68 rabbis over Labour antisemitism”.
9 controversies · 13 sources
Ideologies, militancy and activismReligion, sects and spiritual movements
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Organisation of 'A Towering Day in History' conference on first anniversary of 9/11” and “Conviction for unauthorised demonstration during Danish cartoons crisis”.
9 controversies · 13 sources3 convictions
Religion, sects and spiritual movements
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Disputed handling of initial warnings concerning priest Jean-Michel Le Gac” and “Broad admission policy for communities and seminarians disputed within episcopate”.
9 controversies · 15 sources
Religion, sects and spiritual movements
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Pierre-Jean Pagès case: criminal proceedings time-barred, civil liability established in 2026” and “Further reports involving former minors during 2002 investigation”.
9 controversies · 15 sources
Ideologies, militancy and activismReligion, sects and spiritual movements
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Founding of Oath Keepers and recruitment of former military personnel and police officers” and “Armed deployment during Bundy ranch standoff”.
9 controversies · 10 sources1 formal charge
Terrorism and violent extremismReligion, sects and spiritual movements
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Participation in 'A Towering Day in History' conference on 9/11” and “US designation as Specially Designated Global Terrorist”.
8 controversies · 13 sources2 convictions
Religion, sects and spiritual movements
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Video of a young woman accused of witchcraft being slapped, followed by civil proceedings” and “Covid-19 vaccines described as 'death warrants' and factually false claims”.
8 controversies · 12 sources
Religion, sects and spiritual movements
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Opinion article justifying stoning and describing AIDS as divine punishment: suspension and investigation” and “Dismissal from Geneva teaching position, subsequently overturned with reinstatement ordered”.
8 controversies · 12 sources
Religion, sects and spiritual movements
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Christ Embassy UK: serious governance failures identified by the Charity Commission” and “British Virgin Islands offshore company held in trust for his daughters”.
7 controversies · 9 sources
Religion, sects and spiritual movements
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Statement that same-sex marriage could lead to the extinction of humanity” and “Private jet and debate over the wealth of megachurch leaders”.
7 controversies · 12 sources
Religion, sects and spiritual movements
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Ecumenical tensions at beginning of Lyon episcopacy” and “Statements linking same-sex marriage to polygamy and incest”.
7 controversies · 11 sources1 formal charge
Religion, sects and spiritual movements
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Remarks on the veil, honour and responsibility of women subjected to abuse” and “Video telling children that music could turn listeners into a 'pig' or 'monkey'”.
7 controversies · 9 sources
Religion, sects and spiritual movementsIdeologies, militancy and activism
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Historic antisemitic and conspiracy-related remarks considered in deportation proceedings” and “Conspiracy-related remarks about attacks and administrative allegation partly rejected”.
6 controversies · 9 sources
Religion, sects and spiritual movements
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Hostile remarks against Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani and anti-Shia controversy” and “Calls for jihad in Syria and criticism over encouraging young people to join conflict”.
6 controversies · 11 sources
Religion, sects and spiritual movements
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Stampede in Ghana during distribution of "holy water": four deaths” and “Claimed miraculous healings involving HIV/AIDS, cancer and Ebola: health concerns and allegations of staging”.
6 controversies · 8 sources
Religion, sects and spiritual movements
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Blessings for same-sex couples despite opposition to same-sex marriage” and “Blessings for remarried divorcees and granting communion despite acknowledged Church prohibition”.
5 controversies · 7 sources
Religion, sects and spiritual movements
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Sahwa movement: political opposition in 1990s, preaching ban and five years in prison” and “Ideological influence on jihadist circles and subsequent public break with bin Laden”.
5 controversies · 9 sources1 formal charge
Religion, sects and spiritual movements
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Repeated positions opposing civil partnerships, same-sex parenting and homosexuality” and “First complaints by former patients alleging sexual assaults during therapy”.
5 controversies · 7 sources
Religion, sects and spiritual movements
Documented profile covering 3 controversies, including “Anne Mardon's allegations of spiritual coercion and sexual acts, publicly acknowledged by Fraternities in 2024” and “Separate testimony from Sister Samuelle alleging spiritual abuse during confession with Delfieux”.
3 controversies · 6 sources
Religion, sects and spiritual movements
Documented profile covering 2 controversies, including “Campaign alleging fundamentalism and far-right connections upon arrival at APEL” and “Letter to 8,300 Catholic school heads on same-sex marriage”.
2 controversies · 3 sources
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