Washington priest attacked by ‘disturbed gentleman’ as prayer service collapses into chaos
Footage of the church’s live stream captured the suspect jumping out of his seat in the first row pew and running towards the altar where the celebrants were kneeling.
Priest attacked during service in Washington Catholic church, says Holy Spirit helped him respond
A priest is asking for prayers for a man who assaulted him earlier this week during a Washington church service.
Priest attacked during church service for healing says he did not know assailant
A Washington State priest whose assault was captured on a church livestream during a service devoted to healing said he did not know his attacker and had never seen him before.
Man caught on video attacking priest at Washington church; cathedral hires extra security
A church in Spokane, Washington has hired extra security after a man was seen attacking a priest during Mass earlier this week.
Security camera captures man attacking priest during church service
A 40-year-old man attacked a priest during a church service in Spokane, Washington, on Tuesday night, according to officials.
Video shows man attack priest during Washington prayer service
A prayer service was being held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes in Spokane, Wash., when a man rushed from the pews and attacked a priest. KHQ's John Webb reports.
Washington State Bill Would Force Catholic Priests To Violate Church Law
A proposed law in Washington state would require priests to violate Catholic Church law by breaking the seal of confession.
Priest Attacked During Service Says Holy Spirit Helped Him Respond
A priest at Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral in Spokane, Washington, was attacked during a service on Tuesday (February 4). Rev. David Gaines was leading a healing novena when a man, later identified as Joshua James Sommers,
SEE IT: Priest attacked by homeless man during livestream sermon
A 40-year-old homeless Washington man is charged with attacking a praying priest during a livestream sermon at Our Lady of ...
Washington clergy would have to report child abuse, neglect under proposal
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Members of the clergy would be required, by state law, to report potential cases of child abuse to authorities, under a proposal at the Washington state legislature.
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Breaking the ‘Seal of Confession’: Washington State Lawmakers Consider Bill Forcing Clergy To Report Child Abuse
The state senator who introduced the measure says she cannot ‘stomach any argument about religious freedom being more ...
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Spokane bishop urges voters to oppose bill that forces priests to break seal of confession
The bill would amend state law to require clergy to report instances of child abuse with no exemption for instances where the ...