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Beirut Celebrates New Syriac Catholic Patriarch

Mar Ignace Youssef III Younan thanks his “spiritual father,” Card Theodore McCarrick, archbishop emeritus of Washington. Benedict XVI ... continue reading

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Pope's Trip to Israel Called 'Courageous Decision'

According to sources in Rome and Jerusalem, the Pontiff will travel to Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian territories during the second ... continue reading

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Pakistan: Presumed Guilty of 'Blasphemy'

An extremist organization and a relative of a local politician put pressure on police to incriminate the group. Asma Jahangir, chairperson ... continue reading

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Jeddah: Woman who was Raped Sentenced to Prison, 100 lashes

According to the judge, the woman is guilty of adultery and of accepting a ride from a stranger. Following her rape, she became pregnant, ... continue reading

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Censoring 'Fitna' and Wilders does not promote dialogue among civilizations

The problem of the connection between Islam and violence remains a question that no one wants to address. BEIRUT (AsiaNews) - The British ... continue reading

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Israel in Shock at Election Results

Tensions are high between Liebermann’s secularists and the ultra-orthodox Shas. Peace and a resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict ... continue reading

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Admission: Mumbai Attacks Planned in Pakistan

Pakistan's interior minister says that part of the planning for the attacks was done by Pakistani citizens. ISLAMABAD (AsiaNews/Agencies) ... continue reading

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Pope Benedict XVI Will Visit the Holy Land

The Holy Father's first pilgrimage to Israel and the surrounding region will take place during the second week of May. VATICAN CITY (Zenit) ... continue reading

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Caritas Sends Aid Parcels to Gaza Families

The aid agency reported that despite restrictions on entering the city, they are bringing food parcels to almost 200 families. GAZA CITY, ... continue reading

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Iraqi Election Seen to Invite Return of Christians

The bishop explained that many Christians believe that "a more secular government will favor minority religious groups" more than religious ... continue reading

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