Pope strongly defends priestly celibacy in vigil with priests, doesn’t dwell on abuse scandal
Pope defends celibacy for priests at Vatican rally Right-wing alliance possible after indecicive Dutch election, but talks likely to take months
Anti-Islam party might join Dutch Cabinet AMSTERDAM — A hard right-wing government including the anti-Islam party of populist Geert Wilders emerged as an increasing possibility Thursday, as Dutch voters weighed the inconclusive outcome of a national election. Cuba’s Roman Catholic church hopes for more movement on political prisoners
Church in Cuba hopes for more progress on inmates Afghans stone German base over proselytising allegationsKUNDUZ - At least four people were injured in northern Afghanistan Thursday when protesters threw stones at a German military camp over claims that two aid organisations had preached Christianity in the country. Turkey’s Erdogan emerging as leader in Muslim world, hosting Arab league on home soil
Turkey’s Erdogan: emerging leader in Muslim world Coalition talks to begin after polarized Dutch voters back both right and left parties
Polarized Dutch voters back right and left parties Church officials say Susan Boyle in talks to perform for Pope Benedict XVI during British tour
Susan Boyle to perform for pope during UK tour Canadian Muslim woman to lead mixed-gender prayers in LondonLONDON - A Canadian author may become the first Muslim-born woman to lead the prayers at a mixed-gender congregation in Britain Friday as mosques bow to demands from modern Muslim women for their right to pray and representation. Thousands of priests gather in Rome in show of support for pope amid abuse scandal
Thousands of priests rally in defense of pope US commander in Afghanistan says Kandahar operation will take longer than planned
General: Kandahar operation will take longer Muslim woman invited to lead mixed-gender prayersLONDON - A Canadian author, Raheel Raza, may become the first Muslim-born woman to lead the prayers at a mixed-gender congregation in Britain Friday. |
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