The dispute, which some critics say tests the church’s autonomy, reached the Texas Supreme Court on Wednesday for arguments.

The case stems from a lawsuit the United Methodist Church’s South Central Jurisdictional Conference, which runs the church’s ...

The Texas Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a case that could determine whether the United Methodist Church controls ...

Southern Methodist University urged the Texas Supreme Court on Wednesday to throw out a lawsuit by the Methodist Church ...

The Texas Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments in a lawsuit between the 12,000-student private university in ...

Meanwhile, conservative factions in Texas expressed concerns over the church's apparently lax style for enforcing such bans and formed breakaway denominations including the Global Methodist Church.

The crux of the issue is who controls the university—its Board of Trustees or the church—following the university’s 2019 attempt to distance itself. This move occurred as the church adopted stricter ...

Conflict in Nigeria between supporters of remaining in the UMC and those seeking to leave precedes a deadly clash killing three and injuring 10, and homes set ablaze. UMC bishops and finance ...

Central bank is preparing draft law to boost independence Authorities examining how to expand Islamic banking New governor says review of FX, gold reserves is under way Governor says wants avoid ...

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