Friday, March 20, 2009

Breaking Religious News Around the World

[ELD] Jerusalem bishop visits Gaza five weeks after being denied entry by Israeli authorities

Today's Episcopal Life Daily includes: * TOP STORY - Jerusalem bishop visits Gaza five weeks after being denied entry by Israeli authorities Worldwide Faith News

Birth report bodes poorly for children, society

A spokeswoman from Concerned Women for America says the findings outlined in a new report on U.S. births in 2007 highlight a disturbing trend in American society.Agape Press

Religious tensions rise again in India
Bishop Felix Machado of Nasik invited Christians of India never to forget that their faith must be lived "in its integrity." "God can never become a negotiable item" in a pluralistic society.
Spero News

Science is my job - faith is my rock

This week, when Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for Science and Technology, declined to discuss his Christian beliefs in the face of accusations that they were influencing his work, the fallout cast ...The Globe And Mail

Spanish scholar contradicts allegation over religious freedom in Tibet

A Spanish scholar published Thursday an article contradicting the Dalai Lama clique's allegation that Tibet "lacks freedom of belief." The complaint of the so-called Tibetan government in ex...People's Daily

Catholic Church faces obstacles in Africa

In Africa, some Roman Catholic priests have children and nuns counsel patients to use condoms against the scourge of AIDS. Faithful consult medicine men even though the church condemns that as witchcraft...The Seattle Times

Pope tells Muslims that religion rejects violence

YAOUNDE, Cameroon — Religion must reject violence, Pope Benedict XVI told Muslim leaders Thursday before celebrating an open-air Mass in front of thousands and delivering a message of hope for Africa...The China Post

Congregations Face Difficult Choices in Sour Economy

-- When Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Simpsonville, S.C., was planning a 10th-anniversary celebration dinner, the $15-per-person ticket price seemed reasonable -- until members started doing the ...Crosswalk

Coliseum Way of the Cross Echoes Plight of Christians in India [2009-03-19]
Zenit.org ).- Archbishop Thomas Menamparampil of Guwahati, India, was chosen to prepare the meditations for this year's Way of the Cross that the Pope will pray on Good Friday at the Coliseum in Rome....Zenit

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