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  • Archaeologists Unearth 'Largest' Church in Syria

    By Albert Aji

    Archaeologists in central Syria have unearthed the remnants of an 8th century church, an antiquities official said Thursday. A Syrian-Polish archaeological team recently discovered the church in the ancient city of Palmyra, said Walid al-Assaad, the head of the Palmyra Antiquities and Museums Department.

    Nov 21, 2008 | Comments 0
  • Survey: Most Youth Worldwide Spiritual, Say Religion is Good

    By Michelle A. Vu

    The majority of youths in the world say they are spiritual and think religion and spirituality are both positive, according to an extensive, first-of-its-kind survey. Being spiritual, for this young generation, most often is associated with believing in God.

    Nov 17, 2008 | Comments 1
  • Methodists Seek End to Gaza Blockade

    By Jennifer Gold

    The Methodist Church is calling on the UK Government to put pressure on Israel to lift its blockade of the Gaza Strip as aid agencies and human rights groups warn that the already dire humanitarian situation is deteriorating rapidly.

    Nov 15, 2008 | Comments 4
  • Faithbook Poll Finds More People Praying in Economic Downturn

    By Jenna Lyle

    Among the 150 people polled, more than 80 percent said they did not see the economic turmoil as a crisis, but rather as a “global financial watershed” with the potential to see a reform of the economy with a moral and social framework.

    Nov 12, 2008 | Comments 2
  • Campaigners to Call Time on Global Greed

    By Jennifer Gold

    Protesters are planning to gather outside the Guildhall with alarm clocks and banners reading "Call Time on Global Greed" as Prime Minister Gordon Brown addresses representatives of the financial sector at the Lord Mayor of London’s banquet on Monday night.

    Nov 10, 2008 | Comments 0
  • Pope to Muslims: Religious Persecution Unacceptable

    By Ethan Cole

    Religious persecution is not acceptable, Pope Benedict XVI said Friday following a historic meeting between top Catholic and Muslim leaders.

    Nov 09, 2008 | Comments 13
  • Georgian, Russian Orthodox Churches Ponder South Ossetia

    By Jennifer Gold

    Representatives of the Georgian Orthodox Church were in Moscow this week for meetings with Russian Orthodox Church and Kremlin leaders on the future of breakaway region South Ossetia. “We have shown in Georgia and in Russia that the churches have not lost relations.”

    Nov 08, 2008 | Comments 1
  • Pope Urges Better Ties with Muslims

    By The Associated Press

    Christians and Muslims must overcome their misunderstandings, Pope Benedict XVI told Muslim clergy and scholars Thursday as he pressed for greater freedom of worship for non-Muslims in the Islamic world.

    Nov 06, 2008 | Comments 76
  • Iraqi Lawmakers Grant One Seat for Christians ahead of Elections

    By Anne Thomas

    The Iraqi parliament has approved legislation reserving a quota of seats on provincial councils for Christians and other religious minorities in next year’s provincial elections.

    Nov 05, 2008 | Comments 0
  • Evangelicals Urged to Show God’s Grace to HIV Victims

    By Maria Mackay

    When HIV sufferers turn to the evangelical church, they are looking to reconcile with God but instead find “closed doors and angry faces,” says one Christian HIV sufferer.

    Oct 26, 2008 | Comments 7
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