Christianity News

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1/20/2012 Bishops Will Sue Feds Over Contraception RuleThe Department of Health and Human Services made no changes to a rule released in August that exempted some religious organizations, like those that employ or serve people who follow its religion, from the requirement. But religious organizations that do not meet those qualifications would be required to provide contraceptive coverage to employees. While churches are exempt, for example, religious universities and hospitals are not.

Source:KaiserHealth Topics:Health, Religion And Belief, Christianity, Roman Catholic, Social Issue, Family Planning

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1/20/2012 Group leaves Presbyterian Church to form 'reformed' denominationSome members of the Presbyterian Church have created a new denomination they say is a "reformed body" with "accountable relationships" among its leaders. The move comes less than a year after the church became the latest Christian denomination to allow gays and lesbians to be ordained as ministers.

Source:AHN Topics:Religion And Belief, Christianity, Protestant, Social Issue, Minority Group, Gays And Lesbians

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1/6/2012 Pope Benedict XVI names 22 new cardinalsPope Benedict VXI has named 22 new cardinals, including two Americans.

Source:AHN Topics:Religion And Belief, Christianity

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12/25/2011 Thousands of Christians, non-Christians celebrate Christmas in NepalThousands of Christians and non-Christians celebrated Christmas in Nepal amid various functions organized across the country on Saturday and Sunday. Followers of Christianity thronged into churches as non-Christians celebrated the yearend fest in hotels and restaurants.

Source:AHN Topics:Religion And Belief, Christianity, Arts, Culture And Entertainment, Festive Event

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12/22/2011 Christians in Israel: Thriving, beleaguered at the same timeEconomically, the Holy Land’s tiny Christian minority is thriving as its moves into the holiday season this year. But, except for a one-time boost from a wave of immigrants from the former Soviet Union, their numbers are barely growing and they face petty discrimination in the streets and from the government.

Source:TML Topics:Religion And Belief, Christianity, Social Issue, Minority Group, Unrest, Conflicts And War

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12/20/2011 Native American among 7 new saints named by PopePope Benedict XVI has proclaimed seven new saints for the Catholic Church, including two from North America: Hawaii's Mother Marianne Cope and 17th century Native American Kateri Tekekwitha.

Source:AHN Topics:Religion And Belief, Christianity, Roman Catholic, Human Interest, Good

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12/16/2011 Dutch Bishops apologize for abuse of thousandsThousands of children have suffered sexual abuse in Dutch Catholic institutions since 1945, and officials failed to adequately address the abuse or help the victim, revealed a long-awaited investigation released Friday.

Source:AHN Topics:Religion And Belief, Christianity, Roman Catholic, Crime, Law And Justice, Crime, Sexual Assault, Social Issue, Abusive Behavior

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12/13/2011 Pope confirms he will visit Mexico, CubaPope Benedict XVI confirmed Monday that he will visit Mexico and Cuba before Easter.

Source:AHN Topics:Religion And Belief, Christianity, Roman Catholic, Arts, Culture And Entertainment, Festive Event, Monument And Heritage Site

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12/5/2011 Gospel Trail Puts Tourists on Path of JesusA newly developed trial in Israel's north meanders through a scenic, site-rich route from Nazareth to the Sea of Galilee that Jesus himself may have walked

Source:TML Topics:Religion And Belief, Christianity, Economy, Business And Finance, Tourism And Leisure

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12/5/2011 Kentucky church ends ban on interracial couplesAmid increasing controversy, a church in eastern rural Kentucky has ended its ban on interracial couples.

Source:AHN Topics:Religion And Belief, Christianity, Social Issue, Minority Group, National Or Ethnic Minority, Racism