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  • Akinola Criticizes America for Promoting Godless Society

    By Ethan Cole

    Conservative Anglican Archbishop Peter Akinola of the Church of Nigeria criticized civil liberty organizations, especially those in the United States, for promoting a godless society through the removal of religious references in public.

    Oct 15, 2008 | Comments 0
  • Most Support Faith Schools Despite Questions over Admissions

    By Jennifer Gold

    A Church of England survey, released Tuesday, has revealed strong support for faith-based schools while bringing to light prevailing public uncertainty over the fairness of their admissions procedures.

    Oct 14, 2008 | Comments 0
  • Tutu, Carter Goads Peace Deal in War-Split Cyprus

    By Ethan Cole

    Nobel peace laureates former South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu and former U.S. president Jimmy Carter said war-divided Cyprus is close to reaching a peace settlement that would reunite the small island after decades of separation.

    Oct 10, 2008 | Comments 0
  • Pope: Modern Culture Pushing God Out

    By Victor L. Simpson

    Pope Benedict XVI warned Sunday that modern culture is pushing God out of people's lives, causing nations once rich in religious faith to lose their identities. Benedict celebrated a Mass in the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls.

    Oct 06, 2008 | Comments 9
  • Manual Outlines Muslim Radicalization in Prisons

    By Associated Press Writer

    Security officials from several European countries have developed a manual to help prison authorities prevent their jailhouses from becoming incubators for Muslim extremists.

    Oct 05, 2008 | Comments 0
  • Poll: Credit Crunch Turning People to Unhealthy Food

    By Jenna Lyle

    The credit crunch is having a knock on negative effect on people's diets, a specialist debt counseling charity has warned. Christians Against Poverty said just under a third of the UK's population were eating less healthily.

    Oct 02, 2008 | Comments 0
  • U.N. MDG Summit Draws $16 Billion in Pledges

    By Ethan Cole

    The U.N. Millennium Development Goals summit this past week was praised by its organizer for resulting in a possible $16 billion boost in new contributions and commitments.

    Sep 28, 2008 | Comments 1
  • Church of England Leaders Criticize Markets

    By Associated Press Writer

    Traders who drove down the value of a major British bank are simply "bank robbers and asset strippers," the Archbishop of York has told a gathering of international bankers.

    Sep 27, 2008 | Comments 0
  • EU 'Very' Worried about Freedom of Religion in Iran

    By The Associated Press

    The European Union said Friday it is "very worried" about what it sees as a deterioration of religious freedom in Iran.

    Sep 28, 2008 | Comments 1
  • Japan Elects First Catholic Prime Minister

    By Associated Press Writer

    Outspoken conservative Taro Aso took power as Japan's prime minister on Wednesday after he overcame opposition forces in a split parliament, tasked with rejuvenating the ailing ruling party ahead of elections.

    Sep 27, 2008 | Comments 0
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