Religion

Pentagon welcomed Laurie despite gay protests

WASHINGTON (AP) — California Pastor Greg Laurie opened this National Day of Prayer with a morning observance at the Pentagon, despite opposition from gay rights groups. The Human Rights Campaign and Outserve-SLDN had urged the Pentagon […]

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The Western Wall in Jerusalem (AP Photo)

Liberal Jews see a victory in proposed prayer area

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli authorities have proposed establishing a new section at the Western Wall where men and women can pray together, a groundbreaking initiative that would mark a significant victory by liberal streams of Judaism.

2013/04/10

Pope Francis (c) waves from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in celebration of Easter, Vatican. (AP Photo)

With Pope Francis, it’s prime time for Jesuits

NEW YORK (AP) — For decades, the Society of Jesus has faced the same struggles to find priests that have plagued the wider Roman Catholic Church.

2013/04/07

Obama: Israel visit made Easter extra special

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says he “felt the spirit of Jesus Christ” on a recent visit to Israel and it made this Easter particularly special for him.

2013/04/05

Pope Francis holds up the holy host during his first Easter Mass, St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican (AP Photo)

Official Vatican text of pope’s speech

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Following is the official English language translation provided by the Vatican of Pope Francis’ Easter Sunday message, delivered in Italian from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica.

2013/03/31

Pope makes Easter pleas for world peace

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis marked Christianity’s most joyous day with a passionate plea for world peace, celebrating his first Easter Sunday as pontiff in the enthusiastic company of more than 250,000 people who overflowed from St. Peter’s Square.

2013/03/31

Christians mark Jesus’ crucifixion on Good Friday

JERUSALEM (AP) — Hundreds of Christians streamed through the cobblestone alleyways of Jerusalem’s Old City on Friday, hoisting wooden crosses and chanting prayers to mark the crucifixion of Jesus.

2013/03/29