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  • Pro-Israel Sentiments Help Jews Dispel Stereotypes Among Latino Pentecostals

    By Christina Hoag

    Jewish leaders are building on Pentecostal pro-Israel sentiment to dispel stereotypes between both groups. Many Jewish groups in recent years have accepted such support without questioning the theology behind it, which says that all people, including Jews, will ultimately accept Christ.

    Jul 31, 2008 | Comments 1

  • Lutherans Expect Stronger Ties with Anglicans After Women Bishops Vote

    By Jennifer Gold

    The general secretary of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) says the Church of England's decision to reaffirm its support for women bishops had immediately opened the way for stronger ecumenical ties between Lutheran and Anglican churches.

    Jul 27, 2008 | Comments 0

  • Televangelist John Hagee Apologizes to Catholics

    By Jim Kuhnhenn

    John Hagee, an influential Texas televangelist who endorsed John McCain, apologized to Catholics Tuesday for his stinging criticism of the Roman Catholic Church and for having "emphasized the darkest chapters in the history of Catholic and Protestant relations with the Jews."

    May 14, 2008 | Comments 2

  • Nation's Oldest Ecumenical Council of Churches Installs New Head

    By Katherine T. Phan

    The Rev. A.R. Bernard, founding senior pastor of Christian Cultural Center, was officiated as the new president of the Council of Churches of the City of New York Thursday night, during an installation service where speakers called for the revival of the Church.

    May 02, 2008 | Comments 2

  • United Methodists OK Full Communion with Lutherans

    By Lillian Kwon

    United Methodists declared Monday a "banner day" as they approved a full communion agreement with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

    Apr 30, 2008 | Comments 3

  • Benedict Becomes First Pope to Visit American Synagogue

    By Rachel Zoll

    Pope Benedict XVI became the first pope to visit an American synagogue Friday, bringing greetings for the Passover holiday and accepting gifts of matzo and a seder plate. Benedict, 81, stopped briefly at Park East Synagogue on Manhattan's Upper East Side, near the Vatican residence.

    Apr 21, 2008 | Comments 0

  • Emergent Church Leaders' InterSpirituality Talks Raise Flags

    By Audrey Barrick

    The participation of emergent church leaders in an interfaith dialogue raised flags for some conservative Christians who have been concerned over a growing cooperation of emergent church leaders with New Spirituality/New Age leaders.

    Apr 17, 2008 | Comments 5

  • Pope to Visit NYC Synagogue This Month

    By Verena Dobnik

    When Pope Benedict XVI enters a U.S. synagogue for the first time, there likely will be an emotional encounter between a Holocaust survivor and the German pontiff who both suffered in the same war.

    Apr 05, 2008 | Comments 4

  • Ecumenical Group Seeks to Reconcile with Black Denominations

    By Jennifer Riley

    An ecumenical group is seeking to reconcile and bring back two of its historically black partner denominations that refused to participate in a recent meeting due to their frustration with the group’s progress on the racism issue.

    Jan 22, 2008 | Comments 0

  • Nation's Broadest Ecumenical Body Resists '08 Politics

    By Ethan Cole

    One of the largest ecumenical groups in the United States decided Friday it would not be involved in this year's presidential race in spite of the potential future benefits it could reap in knowing the next man or woman in the White House.

    Jan 14, 2008 | Comments 2
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