Lawmakers and watchdog groups have criticised his lavish lifestyle.
The report said Suzanne Hinn filed the papers on Feb. 1, citing irreconcilable differences. They have been married for more than 30 years.
The papers note the two separated on Jan. 26 and that Hinn has been living in Dana Point, a wealthy coastal community in southern Orange County.
"Pastor Benny Hinn and his immediate family were shocked and saddened to learn of this news without any previous notice," Benny Hinn Ministries said Thursday in a statement.
"Although Pastor Hinn has faithfully endeavored to bring healing to their relationship, those efforts failed and were met with the petition for divorce that was filed without notice," it added.
Hinn is in Trinidad for a three day conference as the guest of Miracle Ministries and Pastor Winston Cuffie. On Satuday he paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar
He is one of the best known advocates of the prosperity gospel, which teaches that Christians who are right with God will be rewarded with wealth and health in this lifetime. He travels the globe in his ministry's plane, named Dove One, holding events he calls "Miracle Crusades" that include spiritual healings.
Hinn raises millions of dollars but has never fully publicly disclosed how he spends the money. Over the years, Hinn has been the target of intense criticism from fellow Christians and watchdog groups who call his teachings false and accuse him of raising money only to enrich himself.
Story by GILLIAN FLACCUS, The Associated Press - Thursday, February 18, 2010
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