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Scandal hits Hillsong church as celebrity pastor faces downfall
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The popular Hillsong church in the US has experienced a wave of scandals following the downfall of celebrity pastor Karl Lentz due to leadership issues, breaches of trust, and moral failures. The church's global head has resigned due to the controversy, and Lentz's previously high-profile presence has now turned negative attention onto the megachurch.
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