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Dec 31, 2007 | Groong Armenian News Network

A broom fight at Church of Nativity

The Press Association Dec 28 2007 A broom fight at Church of Nativity 22 hours ago Broom-wielding priests fought each other at the site of Christ's birth after rows broke out between rival factions as they ... via Groong Armenian News Network

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Dec 31, 2007 | The Times-Tribune

HOLIDAY MUSIC NICE ... TIlL hOLIDAY

“It will be off my CD player ASAP, and I will be on to the jiving music.”

Christmas has come and gone. Presents have been opened, wrapping paper thrown away and Salvation Army bells have stopped ringing. via The Times-Tribune

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Sun Dec 16, 2007

PR-inside.com

Two years later, Israel confirms appointment of Greek Orthodox Patriarch

More than two years after he was sworn in as the Greek Orthodox Patriarch in the Holy Land, Theofilos III on Sunday finally won the approval of the Israeli government, putting an end to a lengthy international ... via PR-inside.com

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Sat Dec 15, 2007

Reuters

Vatican defends duty to evangelize, accept converts

VATICAN CITY - The Roman Catholic Church on Friday defended its "right and duty" to spread its message to non-believers and to welcome converts, particularly from other Christian churches.A ... via Reuters

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Twin City Times

Another View: Mr. Christ and me

“Know me and you shall know, and you will recognize me because, like, you know me, so why wouldn't you recognize me? Just maybe keep it to yourself.”

Good evening. Thank you for giving me the time to make clear my views on my very personal beliefs on religion, video of which is available on our Web site watchmepray.com . Let me make something clear. via Twin City Times

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Fri Dec 14, 2007

hosted The Associated Press | The Associated Press

Vatican Defends Right to Spread Message

The Vatican, which has been accused of aggressively seeking souls in Russia and some other countries, said Friday it has every right to spread its message and accept converts but that non-Catholics must never be forced to embrace the faith.

The Vatican's doctrinal office issued guidelines on the missionary policy of the Roman Catholic Church, saying there is 'growing confusion which leads many to leave the missionary command of the Lord unheard and ineffective.'

'Often is it maintained that any attempt to convince others on religious matters is a limitation of their freedom,' said the document issued by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Read more

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Rustavi 2

Georgian Catholicos Patriarch, Ilia II has...

Georgian Catholicos Patriarch, Ilia II has proposed a new initiative which is aims at solving demographical problems in Georgia. via Rustavi 2

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Fri Nov 30, 2007

International Herald Tribune

Culture is the next front in Russia's struggle for democracy

“Listen to what's on television and radio now and tell me, what limitations do you see?”

MOSCOW : The fight is long over here for authority over the security services, the oil business, the mass media and pretty much all the levers of government. via International Herald Tribune

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Eunomia

Ron Paul And The Orthodox

At the same time, however, there was always a very real danger of identifying - " confusing, really - " the state with the Kingdom of God. via Eunomia

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In These Times

Dark Side of Russia's Rainbow

Nikolai Alexeyev , the founder of Gay Russia being arrested at a gay pride parade in Moscow. via In These Times

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Thu Nov 29, 2007

The Jewish News Weekly

Orthodox criticism of Olmert foreshadows left-right showdown

“I have no doubt that the reality that was created in the region in 1967 will be changed in a very significant way. It will be as difficult as the netherworld for many of us. But it is inevitable.”

Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert found himself under criticism this week by America's largest Orthodox group, foreshadowing a likely showdown between left-wing and right-wing Jewish groups. via The Jewish News Weekly

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Global Catholic Network EWTN

29-Nov-07 - Orthodox Patriarch Accepts Papal Primacy - In Part

Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople has said that he is prepared to recognize the primacy of the Pope-- although he does not accept the Catholic position on the implications of that primacy. via Global Catholic Network EWTN

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Fri Nov 23, 2007

Reuters

Two churches shun Canada Anglicans over gay unions

“We are sending these churches out to minister ... and help rebuild an orthodox Anglican witness in Canada”

Two congregations with roots in the Anglican Church of Canada have joined a bishop who abandoned the church because of its position on homosexuality, deepening divisions within the worldwide Anglican movement. via Reuters

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Sacramentum Vitae

Orthodoxy on churches outside "the Church"

Blogroll Referrers Tuesday, November 20, 2007 Orthodoxy on churches outside "the Church" In my previous post about Catholic-Orthodox ecumenism, I identified what I consider a very important question that ... via Sacramentum Vitae

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Haaretz Daily News

The Jerusalem fig leaf

“This is not a decision any Israeli government can make unilaterally”

The latest assault on Israeli sovereignty comes from an unexpected direction. The Orthodox Union, together with a coalition of less-reputable Jewish American organizations, has launched a campaign arguing that ... via Haaretz Daily News

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Thu Nov 22, 2007

This is York

Addict stole from teddy bear shop

“At the time of the theft, there was 900 in the till drawer at Stonegate Teddy Bears”

RIDDEN drug addict stole hundreds of pounds from the York teddy bear shop where he worked in order to feed his habit - then confessed his crime to a bishop. via This is York

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The Toronto Star

Second conservative Anglican bishop leaves

“I now realize that we cannot have unity at the expense of truth. I cannot in conscience travel the path that the Anglican Church of Canada is traveling, away from historic Christian teaching and established Anglican practice.”

OTTAWA A second retired bishop with conservative views left the Anglican Church of Canada today over its position on homosexuality and will serve in Canada under the authority of the more orthodox archbishop in ... via The Toronto Star

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Tue Nov 20, 2007

International Herald Tribune

Serb Patriarch Pavle hospitalized but stable, church says

“His grace is carrying the burden of old age with dignity and patience”

BELGRADE, Serbia : The head of Serbian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Pavle, has been hospitalized but is in stable condition, the church said Tuesday. via International Herald Tribune

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CNN

Cult leader to try to free kids, official says

“There is no talk whatsoever of any sort of storming”

A doomsday cult leader whose followers are barricaded inside a cave in southern Russia will be taken to the site in an attempt to secure the release of several children, according to a government official. via CNN

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Related Topix: Family, Kids, World News, Russia, Asia, Religion

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