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☆ Brooklyn monsignor who let Sabrina Carpenter film in church is removed, accused of mishandling $2M of funds
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Minyvonne Burke | Minyvonne Burke Is A Senior Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

A New York City monsignor who raised eyebrows by allowing pop star Sabrina Carpenter to film a video in his church was relieved of duties after he allegedly mishandled nearly $2 million of church funds, church officials announced. The Diocese said the investigation "uncovered a pattern of serious violations of Diocesan policies and protocols by Monsignor Gigantiello." Former pastor of Shrine Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello in 2022 in Brooklyn, New York. Julia Demaree Nikhinson / AP fileIn January 2019, Gigantiello allegedly transferred $1 million of parish funds to Carone’s law firm, the Diocese said. The investigation also found other instances of the monsignor transferring and using parish funds in violation of Diocesan policies and protocols.

Persons: Sabrina Carpenter, Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello, Bishop Robert J, Brennan, Eric Adams, Monsignor Gigantiello, Frank Carone, Carone, Adams, Mount Carmel, Jamie Gigantiello, Julia Demaree Nikhinson, Gigantiello, Monsignor, Arthur Aidala, Aidala, Bishop Brennan, Bishop Witold Mroziewski, Deacon Dean Dobbins, Monsignor Gigantiello’s, Deacon Dobbins, Dobbins Organizations: York City, Roman Catholic Diocese, New, New York City, NBC, NBC New York, Our, Carone, NBC New, Development Locations: Carmel, Brooklyn, New York, NBC New York, NBC New, Shrine, Brooklyn , New York

☆ NYC priest who allowed Sabrina Carpenter to shoot a music video in church further stripped of duties
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

New York AP —The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed provocative scenes for a music video was stripped of his duties Monday after church officials said an investigation revealed other instances of mismanagement. Released on October 31, 2023, the “Feather” music video revolves around men behaving badly toward Carpenter before meeting grisly deaths. Among them is an ongoing investigation into Gigantiello’s use of a church credit card for “substantial” personal expenses, he said. Meanwhile, the commotion set off by her music video hasn’t been lost on Carpenter. She made light of it during a concert at Madison Square Garden in late September, just days after Adams became the first New York City mayor indicted while in office.

Persons: Sabrina Carpenter, Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello, ”, Bishop Robert Brennan, Gigantiello, Eric Adams ’, Brennan, “, Alvarez, Cromwell, Bishop Witold Mroziewski, Mroziewski “, Adriana Rodriguez, Carpenter, monsignor, Frank Carone, Adams, Carone, hasn’t, cheekily Organizations: York AP, Roman Catholic Diocese of, New York City, Marsal, Sullivan, New, Disney Channel, Federal, Madison, Garden Locations: New York City, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn, New York, Carmel, ”, Parish, Queens, “, Manhattan

☆ Sabrina Carpenter says it was OK to film her horror-inspired video in a Catholic church because Jesus was a carpenter
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Sabrina Carpenter isn't too bothered by her Catholic church music video controversy. She recently came under fire for filming parts of her "Feathers" music video at a Roman Catholic church in Brooklyn. "We got approval in advance," Carpenter told Variety, adding, "and Jesus was a carpenter." AdvertisementSabrina Carpenter doesn't seem bothered by the controversy surrounding her "Feathers" music video. Representatives for Carpenter and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn did not immediately respond to Business Insider's requests for comment sent outside of regular business hours.

Persons: Sabrina Carpenter isn't, Carpenter, Variety, Jesus, —, Sabrina Carpenter doesn't, mansplain, Blessed Virgin Mary, Brooklyn Bishop Robert Brennan, Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello, Bishop Brennan, Gigantiello Organizations: Roman Catholic, Service, Variety, Blessed Virgin Mary Church, of, Catholic New Agency, Brooklyn, CNA, Roman Catholic Diocese of Locations: Brooklyn, Brooklyn , New York, of Brooklyn, Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn

At the end, Carpenter, 24, is filmed dancing in the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, wearing a short tulle dress and a black veil. The diocese said Bishop Robert Brennan also celebrated a Mass of Reparation at the church and “through the offering of this Mass, Bishop Brennan has restored the sanctity of this church and repaired the harm.”Political Cartoons View All 1270 ImagesEmails seeking comment were sent to representatives for Carpenter and the video director, Mia Barnes. In a post on Facebook following those actions asking for the church community's forgiveness, Gigantiello said a film crew had come to them in September, and that he allowed filming after not finding anything untoward in a search of the participants. Carpenter was in the Disney Channel’s “Girl Meets World” series that ran from 2014-2017 and has been singing for several years. Her music video has been viewed 11 million times on YouTube since its release.

Persons: Sabrina Carpenter's, ” Carpenter, Carpenter, Blessed Virgin Mary Church, ”, Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello, Robert Brennan, Bishop Brennan, Mia Barnes, Gigantiello, ” Gigantiello Organizations: Roman Catholic, Disney Channel, Roman Catholic Diocese of, Facebook, Disney, YouTube Locations: Brooklyn, Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn, Queens

☆ Mexican church roof collapses during Sunday mass killing 9, about 30 others missing
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

MEXICO CITY, Oct 1 (Reuters) - A church roof collapsed during Sunday mass in a northern Mexican city killing at least nine people and injuring 40, authorities said, as rescuers worked into the night, desperately looking for another 30 people believed to be trapped under the rubble. Footage on social media showed the moment the church roof caved in, puffs of gray smoke billowing into the air, followed by the toppling of yellow brick outer walls. Speaking on Foro TV news channel, Cuéllar thanked local businessmen for bringing equipment to help remove rubble and aid rescue efforts. Bishop Jose Armando Alvarez from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tampico said the church roof crumbled as worshippers were receiving communion and asked others to pray for the survivors. Writing by Drazen Jorgic; Editing by Tom Hogue & Simon Cameron-MooreOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Jorge Cuéllar, Cuéllar, Bishop Jose Armando Alvarez, Bishop Armando, Drazen Jorgic, Tom Hogue, Simon Cameron, Moore Organizations: MEXICO CITY, Security Ministry, Foro, Roman Catholic, Thomson Locations: MEXICO, Mexican, Ciudad Madero, Tampico, Tamaulipas, Texas

☆ Mexico church roof collapses, killing at least nine people
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-02 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

Reuters —A church roof collapsed during Sunday mass in a northern Mexican city killing at least nine people and injuring 40, authorities said, as rescuers worked into the night, desperately looking for another 30 people believed to be trapped under the rubble. Footage on social media showed the moment the church roof caved in, puffs of gray smoke billowing into the air, followed by the toppling of yellow brick outer walls. Speaking on Foro TV news channel, Cuéllar thanked local businessmen for bringing equipment to help remove rubble and aid rescue efforts. Bishop Jose Armando Alvarez from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tampico said the church roof crumbled as worshipers were receiving communion and asked others to pray for the survivors. “In this moment the necessary work is being carried out to pull out the people who are still under the rumble,” Bishop Armando said in a recorded message shared on social media.

Persons: Jose Luis Tapia, El Sol, Jorge Cuéllar, Cuéllar, Bishop Jose Armando Alvarez, ” Bishop Armando Organizations: Reuters, AP, Security Ministry, Foro, Roman Catholic Locations: Mexican, Ciudad Madero, Tampico, Tamaulipas, Texas

☆ Death Toll in Mexican Church Collapse During Mass Rises to 10
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-02 | by ( Oct. | At A.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +1 min

MONTERREY, Mexico (Reuters) - The death toll caused by the collapse of a church roof during a Sunday Mass in northern Mexico has risen to 10, and another 60 people were injured, officials said on Monday, as local authorities began wrapping up search and rescue efforts. Five women, two men and three children were among those killed at the church in the Gulf Coast city of Ciudad Madero in Tamaulipas state, state governor Americo Villarreal said. Footage posted on social media showed the moment the church roof caved in, puffs of gray smoke billowing into the air, followed by the toppling of yellow brick outer walls. Mexican media reported that several children were baptized during the Sunday Mass at the church. Bishop Jose Armando Alvarez from the Roman Catholic Diocese of nearby Tampico said the church roof crumbled as worshippers were receiving communion and asked others to pray for survivors.

Persons: Americo Villarreal, Villarreal, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, Bishop Jose Armando Alvarez, Nestor Javier Lopez, Kylie Madry, Raul Cortes, Laura Gottesdiener, David Gregorio Organizations: Roman Catholic Diocese, Reforma Locations: MONTERREY, Mexico, Gulf Coast, Ciudad Madero, Tamaulipas, Tampico, Mexico City, Monterrey

☆ Death toll in Mexican church collapse during mass rises to 10
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/5] Rescue team work near the church, after the roof collapsed, in Ciudad Madero, in Tamaulipas state, Mexico, October 1, 2023. Five women, two men and three children were among those killed at the church in the Gulf Coast city of Ciudad Madero in Tamaulipas state, state governor Americo Villarreal said. Footage posted on social media showed the moment the church roof caved in, puffs of gray smoke billowing into the air, followed by the toppling of yellow brick outer walls. Mexican media reported that several children were baptized during the Sunday Mass at the church. Bishop Jose Armando Alvarez from the Roman Catholic Diocese of nearby Tampico said the church roof crumbled as worshippers were receiving communion and asked others to pray for survivors.

Persons: El Citadino, Americo Villarreal, Villarreal, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, Bishop Jose Armando Alvarez, Nestor Javier Lopez, Kylie Madry, Raul Cortes, Laura Gottesdiener, David Gregorio Our Organizations: REUTERS, Rights, Roman Catholic Diocese, Reforma, Thomson Locations: Ciudad Madero, Tamaulipas, Mexico, El, Rights MONTERREY, Gulf Coast, Tampico, Mexico City, Monterrey

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The roof of a church collapsed in northern Mexico during a Mass on Sunday, and rescue teams rushed to begin searching for about 30 people believed to be trapped in the rubble, authorities said. The Tamaulipas state police said that about 100 people were in the church at the time of the collapse and that about 30 were still inside. Tamaulipas state police said units of the National Guard, the state police and state civil defense office and the Red Cross were at the scene seeking to rescue any victims. Photos published by local media showed what appeared to be a concrete and brick structure, with parts of the roof fallen almost to the ground. Political Cartoons View All 1190 ImagesThe roof appeared to be made of poured concrete, and photos distributed by state authorities showed the massive roof resting on the top of pews in some parts of the church.

Persons: Bishop José Armando Alvarez, ” Alvarez, Ciudad Organizations: MEXICO CITY, Roman Catholic, Ciudad Madero, National Guard, National Seismological Service, Madero Locations: MEXICO, Mexico, Tamaulipas, Tampico, Santa Cruz, Gulf, Ciudad, Brownsville , Texas, Veracruz

June 6 (Reuters) - The state of Florida on Tuesday acknowledged a role in sending two flights of migrants to California, saying all of them traveled voluntarily. California officials have reported two such flights arriving without warning in the capital Sacramento in recent days, and said the migrants carried documents indicating their transportation involved the state of Florida. The migrants apparently never passed through Florida, but were moved from Texas to New Mexico and then flown to Sacramento. Advocates who aided the migrants in California said the first group was dropped at the doorstep of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento. They also said the migrants reported being unaware of where they were being taken and had been promised jobs.

Persons: Ron DeSantis, DeSantis, Florida's, Alecia Collins, Gavin Newsom, Rob Bonta, Collins, Daniel Trotta, Kristina Cooke, Mary Milliken, Richard Chang Organizations: Sacramento ., Martha's Vineyard, Democratic, U.S, Florida's state's, Emergency, Reuters . California, Catholic Charities, Advocates, Roman Catholic Diocese of, Thomson Locations: Florida, California, Sacramento, Texas, New Mexico, Massachusetts, Martha's, El Paso , Texas, Denver , Colorado, United States, Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento

☆ California probing whether Florida sent migrant flight to Sacramento
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

June 4 (Reuters) - California's attorney general is investigating whether the government of the state of Florida played any role in sending more than a dozen migrants to the California capital of Sacramento without advance notice. Representatives of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis did not immediately respond on Sunday to a request for comment. They had initially been taken by bus from Texas to New Mexico and then flown by private jet to Sacramento, California Governor Gavin Newsom said in a statement issued on Saturday. Initial findings revealed the migrants possessed documentation "purporting to be from the government of the State of Florida," Bonta said. Florida paid $615,000 to an aviation company as part of a "relocation program of unauthorized aliens," Florida state data showed.

Persons: Ron DeSantis, DeSantis, Gavin Newsom, Rob Bonta, Bonta, Daniel Trotta, Christopher Cushing Organizations: Martha's Vineyard, Democratic, Roman Catholic Diocese, Los Angeles Times, of, Thomson Locations: Florida, California, Sacramento, Massachusetts, Martha's, Texas, Venezuela, Colombia, New Mexico, Sacramento , California, of Florida

☆ Violence hits Mexican cartel stronghold after arrest of El Chapo's son
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-06 | by ( Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

Ovidio Guzman Lopez during his arrest in Culiacan, Mexico, on Oct. 17, 2019. An escaped Mexican cartel kingpin known as “El Neto” meanwhile died after a shootout early on Thursday, four days after he fled prison in a violent mass break-out, authorities said. Police arrive on the scene after a store was looted in Culiacan, Mexico, on Jan. 5, 2023. Martin Urista / APAt Culiacan’s airport, a Mexican military flight was able to spirit Guzmán away to Mexico City. Asked if the attempt to capture Guzmán was worth another day of tension and uncertainty in Culiacan, Téllez said, “If they caught him, it was worth it.”

☆ Buffalo Diocese Agrees to Outside Auditor in Sex-Abuse Settlement
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( Jimmy Vielkind | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

The Diocese of Buffalo declared bankruptcy in February of 2020 after a wave of sexual-abuse lawsuits. An independent auditor will monitor how the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo handles sexual-abuse allegations as part of a settlement filed Tuesday in federal court with New York Attorney General Letitia James. The diocese, which declared bankruptcy in February of 2020 after a wave of sexual-abuse lawsuits, also agreed to specific time frames for investigating misconduct claims. The auditor, former FBI official Kathleen McChesney, will be in place for five years. The auditor will prepare and publish an annual report on the diocese’s compliance with its procedures regarding abuse claims.

A rainbow flag is seen on the wall of a Catholic church as the building is open for same-sex couples to receive a blessing in Cologne, Germany, May 10, 2021. REUTERS/Thilo SchmuelgenVATICAN CITY, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Flemish Roman Catholic bishops on Tuesday issued a document effectively allowing the blessing of same-sex unions, seemingly in direct defiance of a ruling against such practices by the Vatican's doctrinal office last year. The document published on the website of the Belgian bishops conference suggested a ritual that included a prayer and a benediction for stable same-sex unions while stressing that it is not "what the Church understands by a sacramental marriage". It said the Church wanted to be "pastorally close to homosexual persons" and be a "welcoming Church that excludes no one". In March 2021, in response to formal questions from a number of Roman Catholic dioceses on whether the practice of blessing same-sex unions was allowed, the Vatican's doctrinal office, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF), ruled that it was not.

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