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High court keeps judges out of church job disputes JESSE J. HOLLAND - AP - 1 hr 16 mins ago
Religious workers can't sue for job discrimination, the Supreme Court ruled Wednesday, saying for the first time that churches — not courts — are the best judges of whether … More »High court keeps judges out of church job disputes
Religious workers can't sue for job discrimination, the Supreme Court ruled Wednesday, saying for the first time that churches — not courts — are the best judges of whether clergy and other religious employees should be fired or hired.
Court: Judges cannot get involved in church dispute JESSE J. HOLLAND - AP - 1 hr 23 mins ago
In a groundbreaking case, the Supreme Court on Wednesday held for the first time that religious employees of a church cannot sue for employment discrimination. More »Court: Judges cannot get involved in church dispute
In a groundbreaking case, the Supreme Court on Wednesday held for the first time that religious employees of a church cannot sue for employment discrimination.
Court:Judges cannot get involved in church dispute Jesse j. Holland, Associated Press - AP - 2 hrs 32 mins ago
In a groundbreaking case, the Supreme Court on Wednesday held for the first time that religious employees of a church cannot sue for employment discrimination.But the … More »Court:Judges cannot get involved in church dispute
In a groundbreaking case, the Supreme Court on Wednesday held for the first time that religious employees of a church cannot sue for employment discrimination.But the court's unanimous decision in a case ...
Czech govt OKs landmark religious compensation law KAREL JANICEK - AP - 4 hrs ago
Churches were seized, priests jailed or executed and those who were still allowed to lead religious services did so under the watchful eye of the secret police. More … More »Czech govt OKs landmark religious compensation law
Churches were seized, priests jailed or executed and those who were still allowed to lead religious services did so under the watchful eye of the secret police. More than 22 years after the fall of Communism, the Czech government agreed Wednesday to pay billions of dollars in compensation for property seized by the former …
High court: ministers can't sue churches for bias James Vicini - Reuters - 5 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday for the first time in an important church-state separation issue that ministers cannot sue their churches … More »High court: ministers can't sue churches for bias
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday for the first time in an important church-state separation issue that ministers cannot sue their churches claiming they had been fired in violation of employment discrimination laws. The justices unanimously overturned a U.S. appeals court ruling that the job of …
Pope gets rare, scaled visitor at general audience AP - 5 hrs ago
Pope Benedict XVI received a rare, scaly visitor Wednesday during his weekly general audience: an endangered Cuban crocodile. More »Pope gets rare, scaled visitor at general audience
Pope Benedict XVI received a rare, scaly visitor Wednesday during his weekly general audience: an endangered Cuban crocodile.
Czech govt to compensate religious groups KAREL JANICEK - AP - 5 hrs ago
Churches were seized, priests jailed or executed and those allowed to lead religious services did so under the watchful eye of the secret police. More than 22 years after … More »Czech govt to compensate religious groups
Churches were seized, priests jailed or executed and those allowed to lead religious services did so under the watchful eye of the secret police. More than 22 years after the fall of Communism, the Czech government agreed Wednesday to pay billions of dollars in compensation for property seized by the former totalitarian …
Czech govt to compensate religious groups Karel Janicek, Associated Press - AP - 7 hrs ago
Churches were seized, priests jailed or even executed and those allowed to lead religious services did so under the watchful eye of the secret police. More than 22 years … More »Czech govt to compensate religious groups
Churches were seized, priests jailed or even executed and those allowed to lead religious services did so under the watchful eye of the secret police. More than 22 years after the fall of Communism, the ...
Czech govt approves religious restitution KAREL JANICEK - AP - 11 hrs ago
The Czech Republic's coalition government approved a multibillion dollar plan Wednesday to compensate Christian organizations for property seized by the former Communist … More »Czech govt approves religious restitution
The Czech Republic's coalition government approved a multibillion dollar plan Wednesday to compensate Christian organizations for property seized by the former Communist regime.
Philippine Catholic pilgrims defy terror alert Cecil Morella - AFP - Mon, Jan 9, 2012
A human sea of Catholic pilgrims flooded the Philippine capital on Monday in a show of religious frenzy, despite warnings that Islamic militants may be planning to bomb … More »Philippine Catholic pilgrims defy terror alert
A human sea of Catholic pilgrims flooded the Philippine capital on Monday in a show of religious frenzy, despite warnings that Islamic militants may be planning to bomb the spectacular annual event.
Gay marriage a threat to humanity's future: Pope Philip Pullella - Reuters - Mon, Jan 9, 2012
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Benedict said Monday that gay marriage was one of several threats to the traditional family that undermined "the future of humanity itself." … More »Gay marriage a threat to humanity's future: Pope
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Benedict said Monday that gay marriage was one of several threats to the traditional family that undermined "the future of humanity itself." The pope made some of his strongest comments against gay marriage in a new year address to the diplomatic corps accredited to the Vatican in which he …
Czech government split on religious restitution AP - Mon, Jan 9, 2012
The Czech Republic's coalition government may crumble over a junior party's rejection of a plan to compensate religious organizations for property seized by the former … More »Czech government split on religious restitution
The Czech Republic's coalition government may crumble over a junior party's rejection of a plan to compensate religious organizations for property seized by the former Communist regime.
Egyptian Christian faces trial for insulting Islam SARAH EL DEEB - AP - Mon, Jan 9, 2012
A prominent Christian Egyptian media mogul faces trial on a charge of insulting Islam, lawyers said Monday, based on his relaying a cartoon on his Twitter account. More »Egyptian Christian faces trial for insulting Islam
A prominent Christian Egyptian media mogul faces trial on a charge of insulting Islam, lawyers said Monday, based on his relaying a cartoon on his Twitter account.
Bear spray empties Baptist church in Anchorage AP - Mon, Jan 9, 2012
Authorities in Alaska say a church congregation in Anchorage evacuated Sunday morning services because of a carbon monoxide scare that turned out to be bear spray someone … More »Bear spray empties Baptist church in Anchorage
Authorities in Alaska say a church congregation in Anchorage evacuated Sunday morning services because of a carbon monoxide scare that turned out to be bear spray someone shot off in the basement.
Egypt Copt tycoon faces trial for religious tweet AFP - Mon, Jan 9, 2012
Egyptian telecom magnate Naguib Sawiris faces trial for insulting religion after tweeting a caricature of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in Islamic garb, an Islamist lawyer … More »Egypt Copt tycoon faces trial for religious tweet
Egyptian telecom magnate Naguib Sawiris faces trial for insulting religion after tweeting a caricature of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in Islamic garb, an Islamist lawyer who filed a legal complaint against him said Monday.
World needs economic ethics, new rules, pope says Philip Pullella - Reuters - Mon, Jan 9, 2012
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The global crisis shows that the world needs economic ethics and new rules so the financial system benefits all humanity, Pope Benedict said … More »World needs economic ethics, new rules, pope says
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The global crisis shows that the world needs economic ethics and new rules so the financial system benefits all humanity, Pope Benedict said on Monday in his keynote speech for the New Year. In a wide-ranging address, the pontiff also called for the end of violence across North Africa and the Middle …
Pope remembers victims of religious terrorism AP - Mon, Jan 9, 2012
Pope Benedict XVI has remembered the "numerous victims" of religiously motivated terrorism during an annual reception for diplomats. More »Pope remembers victims of religious terrorism
Pope Benedict XVI has remembered the "numerous victims" of religiously motivated terrorism during an annual reception for diplomats.
Philippine Catholic pilgrims defy terror alert AFP - Sun, Jan 8, 2012
A human sea of Catholic pilgrims flooded the Philippine capital on Monday to join a religious march, police said, defying government warnings of a potential terror attack … More »Philippine Catholic pilgrims defy terror alert
A human sea of Catholic pilgrims flooded the Philippine capital on Monday to join a religious march, police said, defying government warnings of a potential terror attack on the annual festival.
Manila warns of terror threat ahead of religious feast Reuters - Sun, Jan 8, 2012
MANILA (Reuters) - President Benigno Aquino warned on Sunday that officials were bracing for a possible Islamist militant attack in the capital on the eve of a religious … More »Manila warns of terror threat ahead of religious feast
MANILA (Reuters) - President Benigno Aquino warned on Sunday that officials were bracing for a possible Islamist militant attack in the capital on the eve of a religious procession to be joined by millions of barefoot devotees. The Black Nazarene, a life-size wooden statue of Jesus Christ carved in Mexico and brought to …
Pope baptizes babies in Sistine Chapel AP - Sun, Jan 8, 2012
Pope Benedict XVI is baptizing 16 babies in the splendor of the Sistine Chapel. More »Pope baptizes babies in Sistine Chapel
Pope Benedict XVI is baptizing 16 babies in the splendor of the Sistine Chapel.
Philippine president warns of possible terrorist attack on huge Catholic procession in Manila AP - Sun, Jan 8, 2012
Philippine president warns of possible terrorist attack on huge Catholic procession in Manila. More »Philippine president warns of possible terrorist attack on huge Catholic procession in Manila
Philippine president warns of possible terrorist attack on huge Catholic procession in Manila.
Nigeria killings called "ethnic, religious cleansing" Ola Awoniyi - AFP - Sat, Jan 7, 2012
The head of Nigeria's Christians said Saturday the killing of dozens of faithful in attacks blamed on Islamists suggested "ethnic and religious cleansing" reminiscent … More »Nigeria killings called "ethnic, religious cleansing"
The head of Nigeria's Christians said Saturday the killing of dozens of faithful in attacks blamed on Islamists suggested "ethnic and religious cleansing" reminiscent of the start of the 1960s civil war.
Romney rolls out former Vatican envoys' endorsement AFP - Sat, Jan 7, 2012
Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney, a Mormon facing doubts about his conservative credentials, said Saturday he had the endorsement of five former US ambassadors … More »Romney rolls out former Vatican envoys' endorsement
Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney, a Mormon facing doubts about his conservative credentials, said Saturday he had the endorsement of five former US ambassadors to the Vatican.
Man in Santa suit kills Arab Christian in Israel AP - Sat, Jan 7, 2012
Israeli police say a man dressed as Santa Claus fatally stabbed an Arab Christian man in the back during a procession to mark Orthodox Christmas in the city of Jaffa … More »Man in Santa suit kills Arab Christian in Israel
Israeli police say a man dressed as Santa Claus fatally stabbed an Arab Christian man in the back during a procession to mark Orthodox Christmas in the city of Jaffa.
Nigeria top Christian group leader: members will 'defend ourselves' after Muslim sect attacks AP - Sat, Jan 7, 2012
Nigeria top Christian group leader: members will "defend ourselves" after Muslim sect attacks. More »Nigeria top Christian group leader: members will 'defend ourselves' after Muslim sect attacks
Nigeria top Christian group leader: members will "defend ourselves" after Muslim sect attacks.