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June 17, 2012 - The Associated Press
AP: Non-Orthodox Jews start making inroads in Israel
With the holy city of Jerusalem visible in the background, a man and woman standing side-by-side lead prayers for about 50 congregants who have come to welcome the Sabbath in this suburb's Reform synagogue.
June 17, 2012 - The Associated Press
AP: Pope to Irish: Child abuse by clergy 'a mystery'
Pope Benedict XVI told Irish Catholics on Sunday it is a mystery why priests and other church officials abused children entrusted in their care, undermining faith in the church "in an appalling way."
June 14, 2012 - The Associated Press
AP: Vatican gives traditionalists proposal for reconciliation in a bid to end schism
The Vatican has formally proposed a way to reconcile with a breakaway group of ultra-traditionalist Catholics in a final bid to end a quarter-century of schism, offering it a special legal status in the church currently enjoyed only by the conservative Opus Dei movement.
June 13, 2012 - Los Angeles Times
LA Times: Are Catholic bishops abandoning nonpartisanship in contraception battle?
The nation's Roman Catholic bishops have long prided themselves on being political without being partisan, throwing themselves into the scrum of public affairs without aligning themselves with one party or the other.
June 12, 2012 - The Times of India
Times of India: English sermons at Hyderabad mosque a big draw
In the city of Nizams that has metamorphosed into a bustling metropolis, this mosque was possibly in the making.
June 12, 2012 - The Boston Globe
Boston Globe: Sanctions against nuns spark backlash
Last week an obscure 2006 book on sexual ethics by a nun, a retired Yale Divinity School theologian, rocketed to number 13 on Amazon's bestseller list.
June 12, 2012 - The New York Times
NYT: Evangelical groups call for new stance on illegal immigration
Some of the nation’s most influential evangelical groups urged a solution to illegal immigration on Tuesday that defies the harsh rhetoric of the Republican primary race, which continues to undermine Mitt Romney’s appeal to Hispanic voters.
June 12, 2012 - The Washington Post
WaPo: Egyptian presidential hopeful attacks Islamists to gain support
Just days before the final round of Egypt’s presidential election, religion has become a deciding factor for many voters, who face a stark choice between a conservative Islamist and a secular former military officer.
June 11, 2012 - The New York Times
NYT: Aided by Orthodox, city’s Jewish population is growing again
After decades of decline, the Jewish population of New York City is growing again, increasing to nearly 1.1 million, fueled by the ''explosive'' growth of the Hasidic and other Orthodox communities, a new study has found.
June 10, 2012 - The New York Times
NYT: Crisis in Myanmar over Buddhist-Muslim clash
Myanmar declared a state of emergency on Sunday in a western state where at least 17 people have been killed this month in violence between Buddhists and Muslims.
June 06, 2012 - The Associated Press
AP: Billy Graham takes his crusades, conversions online
The remarkable success of evangelist Billy Graham's Crusades for Christ did not come from his preaching alone, but also the immense amount of preparation and follow-up that went into planning each revival.
June 05, 2012 - The New York Times
NYT: Reasserting and redefining Jewish culture in Poland
sitting at a Warsaw sidewalk café with her long dreadlocks wrapped in a colorful turquoise and orange scarf — said she first learned of her Jewish roots about a decade ago.
June 01, 2012 - Los Angeles Times
LA Times: Black pastor reaches across the Southern Baptist divide
The Rev. Fred Luter Jr. well remembers the first time he ventured from his native New Orleans to preach in Crowley, a rice-growing town in the heart of Louisiana's Cajun country.
May 30, 2012 - The Associated Press
AP: Pope breaks silence over Vatican leaks scandal, says he’s saddened but grateful for trusty aides
Pope Benedict XVI broke his silence Wednesday over the leaked documents scandal that has convulsed the Vatican, saying he was saddened by the betrayal but grateful to those aides who work faithfully and in silence to help him do his job.
May 30, 2012 - National Post
National Post: Catholic schools’ opposition to gay clubs revives public-funding debate
The Ontario government’s decision forcing Catholic schools to host anti-bullying groups called “gay-straight alliances” has brought to the fore a deep divide between Roman Catholic teaching and secular society, even calling into question whether public funding for Catholic schools should continue.
May 29, 2012 - The Boston Globe
Boston Globe: Romney's run evokes pride, fear in Mormons
Tourists stroll among the faithful, their conversations competing with the birds and fountains. Old couples walk hand in hand amid a steady stream of brides and grooms emerging from the massive granite temple.
May 29, 2012 - The Washington Post
Wash. Post: Mitt Romney’s nomination marks milestone for Mormon faith
America quietly observed a major milestone in its history Tuesday when Mitt Romney became the first Mormon presidential nominee of a major political party.
May 29, 2012 - The Associated Press
AP: Egypt: Islamist candidate reassures women, Copts
The presidential candidate for Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood on Tuesday sought to expand his support base ahead of a tight runoff against an ex-regime figure next month, vowing to ensure the full rights of Christians and women if he is elected.
May 29, 2012 - The New York Times
NYT: Premier of Turkey seeks limits on abortions
Calling abortion an act of murder and an insidious plan to reduce the Turkish population, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on Tuesday for legislation to restrict women’s access to the procedure.
May 28, 2012 - The Tennessean
Tennessean: Richard Land's future with Baptists may hinge on report
Richard Land stood on the steps of the state Capitol in Nashville in late March, surrounded by more than a dozen young Catholic nuns dressed in the long white habits of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia.
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