Feb. 17, 2011
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Coptic Christian Christmas service, Church of St. Barbara, Old Cairo
A Coptic Christian service at the Church of St Barbara in Old Cairo.

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How Many Christians Are There in Egypt?

Although some media reports say that Christians make up 10% or more of Egypt's approximately 80 million people, Pew Forum researchers have been unable to find any Egyptian census or large-scale survey that substantiates such claims. Read more about Egypt's Christian population » 
 

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Feb. 12, 2011 - The Irish Times

The future of Islamic Ireland 

An article about Ireland's growing Muslim population cites a 2010 Pew Forum study, Muslim Networks and Movements in Western Europe.

 

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Feb. 15 - The Associated Press

3 Mass. churches should reopen, Vatican rules

 

Feb. 15 - The Korea Herald

South Korea to restrict Christian missionaries in Islamic nations

 

Feb. 15 - The New York Times

In one slice of Egypt, daily woes top religion

 

Feb. 14 - Religion News Service

Report: Churches, charities not in competition for dollars

 

Feb. 13 - The Guardian

Gay marriage ban may be lifted in England and Wales

 

Feb. 11 - Religion News Service

Will Romney, Huntsman help or hurt Mormons?

 

Feb. 10 - The Boston Globe

Bishops urge state to stop cuts for poor

 

Feb. 10 - Los Angeles Times

House Republicans see timely target in Planned Parenthood

 

Feb. 9 - The New York Times

Charges against Muslim students prompt debate over free speech

 

Feb. 9 - The New York Times

Goddess worshipers and tax authorities clash in an upstate N.Y. town

 

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