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2 hrs ago | Catholic World News

Ecumenical Patriarch: even amid persecution and attacks on family, the Church endures

At a conference commemorating the 1700th anniversary of the Edict of Milan, in which Emperor Constantine decreed the toleration of Christianity in the Roman Empire, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople said that "the divinely-inspired Emperor established in action and legislation the fundamental principles on which modern Christian ... (more)

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Related Topix: Religion, Wedding

5 hrs ago | Jerusalem Post

Romanian journalist assaulted, called - kike'

The prime minister of Romania this week instructed authorities to investigate an apparent anti-Semitic assault on a journalist in Bucharest.

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Related Topix: Journalism, World News, Romania, Religion, Israel, Middle East

7 hrs ago | EKathimerini

US State Department's religious freedom voices concern over Golden Dawn

The election of extreme right Golden Dawn members to Greece's Parliament led to an increased expression of anti-Semitism in Greece in 2012, according to the annual US State Department's report on international religious freedom released on May 20.

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8 hrs ago | Weekday Magazine

Four Georgian Men Arrested Over Antigay Violence

Georgian Orthodox Christian activists shout antigay slogan, before clashes with gay rights activists on the International Day Against Homophobia in Tbilisi on May 17 TBILISI -- Four men have been arrested in Georgia in connection with the violence last week that disrupted a planned gay rights demonstration in Tbilisi.

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Related Topix: Religion, Gay/Lesbian, World News, Georgia

Mon May 20, 2013

Sofia News Agency

Bulgarian Orthodox Church Honors Sts Konstantin and Elena

Fire dancing is a Bulgarian tradition still alive in the southern Strandzha mountain region.

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The American Conservative

How the Iraq War Became a War on Christians

The recent dedication of George W. Bush's presidential library in Texas briefly rekindled debate about the defining event of his presidency, the Iraq War.

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Related Topix: George Bush, Iraq, World News, Middle East, Religion, Roman Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI

DFW Catholic

Catholic Bishop in Egypt Notes Hopes for Strengthened Ties With Copts

A Coptic Catholic bishop has expressed hopes that the historic meeting May 10 between Pope Francis and Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II will lead to the Coptic Orthodox Church recognizing Catholic baptism.

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Related Topix: Roman Catholic Church, Religion, Africa, World News, Egypt

Jerusalem Post

Agendas of Israelis: policy disputes and Kulturkampf

Newspaper estimates of the numbers taking part in recent demonstrations tell us something about the ranking of items on the agendas of various sectors.

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Related Topix: Israel, World News, Middle East, Religion

Jerusalem Post

Young Israelis struggle to make ends meet

Shaiel and Charlie Yitzhak both work hard - he as an English teacher, she as a physical therapist working with wounded Israeli soldiers.

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Related Topix: Israel, World News, Middle East, Home, Mortgage, Personal Finance, Religion

The Standard

Vandals attack homes of Israeli women's prayer group defying men-only ...

Israeli police say vandals have spray-painted slogans on the home of one of the leaders of a liberal Jewish women's group that has angered ultra-Orthodox communities over its demands for equality of worship.

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Jerusalem Post

Degrading graffiti found on house of WoW member

Degrading graffiti was found sprayed on the Jerusalem house of Women of the Wall member Peggy Cidor Monday morning after the group attempted to pray at the Western Wall, Israeli media reported.

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Sun May 19, 2013

The Age

Mob terrorises gay protesters in Georgia

Unrest: Policemen try to stop an Orthodox Christian activist during clashes at rally in Tbilisi on Friday.

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Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian, Religion, World News, Georgia

Sofia News Agency

Bulgarian Patriarch: Kids Need to Know More about Orthodox Christianity

Sunday Neofit extended an address to the clergy and people of the Church on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the restoration of the Bulgarain patriarchy.

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Sat May 18, 2013

Catholic World News

Ecumenical Patriarchate, European bishops to commemorate Edict of Milan

The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, in conjunction with the Council of the Bishops' Conferences of Europe , is commemorating the 1700th anniversary of the Edict of Milan by hosting a conference devoted to religious freedom.

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Jerusalem Post

Lapid: Cuts will push haredim into workforce

Finance Minister Yair Lapid said Thursday the harshest cuts in his controversial budget were aimed at haredim in hopes of pushing them into the labor force.

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Related Topix: Israel, World News, Middle East, Religion, Family, Kids

Jerusalem Post

At Ra'anana school, a different kind of Tikun Shavuot

For a school that strives to develop a sense of community among a diverse group of students and parents, it was no surprise that Meitarim Ra'anana's traditional annual Tikkun Shavuot epitomized its pluralistic educational philosophy.

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Related Topix: Israel, World News, Middle East, Religion, Opinion

The Wichita Eagle

Iconographer paints images to inspire faithful

Now that wall is covered in a brilliant blue that serves as a backdrop to a vibrantly colored icon of the Virgin Mary Mother of God with the Christ Child.

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Related Topix: Religion, Akron, OH, Copley, OH

Catholic World News

Pope hails Edict of Milan, welcomes Orthodox leader to celebration

As the Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople visits Milan to celebrate the 1700th anniversary of the Edict of Milan, Pope Francis has sent a message of greeting, hailing "the historic decision that, decreeing religious freedom for Christians, opened new paths to the Gospel and decisively contributed to the birth of European ... (more)

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The Day

First Divine Liturgy was served in the newly built Cathedral in Pochaiv Lavra

Thousands of believers from all over Ukraine and abroad took part in the first Divine Liturgy in the newly built Cathedral dedicated to the Savior's Transfiguration in Pochaiv Lavra, Ternopil region.

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Fri May 17, 2013

Institute for War and Peace Reporting

Anti-Gay Riot in Georgian Capital

An attempt to hold a march against homophobia in the Georgian Tbilisi ended in rioting as hostile protesters attacked participants and police lines crumbled.

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Related Topix: Georgia, Gay/Lesbian, Riot, World News, Religion