Archbishop of Canterbury to spell out new rules for Anglicans

"Archbishop of Canterbury to spell out new rules for Anglicans By George Pitcher and Martin Beckford The Archbishop of Canterbury will today spell out how he hopes a new set of rules can solve "one of...

Pope critiques modern angst

The Pope had some interesting comments today about materialism and modern angst in his final address to the hundreds of thousands gathered in Australia for World Youth Day. He spoke about a spreading emptiness and...

Anglicans face split over gay policies

While major cities across North America host pride celebrations today, the Anglican church faces internal struggle over its own policies on the same issue. Anglican conservatives said today they are ready to go...

Anglican rebels clash with gay march

A group of traditionalist Anglican bishops making a symbolic visit to the Holy land found their trip stymied by an unpleasant reality: they showed up in Jerusalem at the same time as teh city's gay pride parade....

Pope denies Berlusconi communion

Berlusconi's hope for communion extention to divorcees like himself have been quashed by Pope Benedict XVI, now that he is the president he was hoping to use a bit of influence on the church rules. Newspapers reported on Sunday that while attending a ceremony in Sardinia Mr...

Are The Eastern Catholics and Orthodox Church Heading For Unification?

"Reports are circulating, in circles which are intensely attuned to the continued warming of relations between the Orthodox and Catholic Churches, of a statement and proposal allegedly made by Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople."

Pope Celebrates Mass in Yankee Stadium

Perhaps the loveliest part of communion is when you greet and welcome your fellow communion members before receiving the sacrament."Pope Benedict XVI celebrated his final Mass in the United States before a full...

Catholic church hypocritical accepting Blair, says priest

"A British priest Monday accused the Catholic church of being hypocritical for accepting the conversion of former prime minister Tony Blair because of his support for the Iraq war. "If the Roman Catholic church truly reflected the values of Jesus Christ, then Tony Blair...

Ancient records help test climate change

AP Photo: One of 13 diaries by Brother Josef, inscribed from 1671 to 1704."EINSIEDELN, Switzerland - A librarian at this 10th century monastery leads a visitor beneath the vaulted ceilings of the archive...

Beer in space: A short but frothy history

After last weeks story about drunk astronauts and alchol abuse at NASA, the NewScientist came out with an article today on the history of alchol in space:"After allegations that astronauts flew drunk, NASA's rules...

Meet an irreverently joyful prophet for our time

Jean Vanier, Founder of L'Arche and Faith and Light visited Edinburgh from the 28th February until 4th March 2007.  'Jean Vanier, has made a difference in the lives of countless people around the world - those with disabilities, their families and the many young...

Anglican Leaders ‘Unequivocally’ Ban Gay Blessings & Consecrations

Does everybody know the background on this?  Here is a conservative version.Here is a timeline of gay rights from an atheistic perspective.The actual text of the Communiqué   I'd be happy to receive any...

Anglican World Raises The "Bar" :: MAXINE

Post UPDATED With Reactions  "Yesterday, at a world gathering of Anglican leaders in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, Africa, decided the U.S. Episcopal church must bar gay bishops and prayers for gay couples looking...

Long Slow Slide To the Bottom Nets New Growth :: MAXINE

"In a move to re-affirm tradition, two churches become the cornerstone of a new American Anglican church effort. This breakaway, which was prompted in reaction to recent events in The Episcopal Church, the U.S....

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