U.S. : Religion
Police arrest parishioners at New Orleans church
(AP)
AP - Police on Tuesday cleared out two New Orleans Catholic churches occupied by former parishioners opposed to the archdiocese's decision to close them, breaking down a door at one.
Fears mount of Gaza conflict spill over in Europe
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AP - Government officials and Jewish leaders are concerned the conflict in Gaza may spill over into violence in Europe, with attacks reported against Jews and synagogues in France, Sweden and Britain.
AP - Pope Benedict XVI is warning that pollution in the world could destroy our present and our future.
Calif. court sides with Episcopals over property
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AP - The state's high court ruled Monday that three Southern California parishes that left the U.S. Episcopal Church over its ordination of gay ministers cannot retain ownership of their church buildings and property.
Episcopal church wins property dispute
(Reuters)
Reuters - The U.S. Episcopal Church on Monday won a victory in its efforts to hold on to church property claimed by congregations that have left in disputes over theology and the role of homosexuals in the church.
Pope Benedict XVI names new archbishop for Detroit
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AP - Pope Benedict XVI has selected a Michigan native as the new archbishop of Detroit.
AP - Pope Benedict XVI has named a new archbishop for Detroit, Michigan, and made appointments for top Church posts in Canada and California.
Cruise says church helped him overcome dyslexia
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AP - U.S. actor Tom Cruise said Scientology teachings helped him overcome childhood dyslexia, a Spanish magazine reported.
AP - A spokesman says French Justice Minister Rachida Dati has given birth to her first child — a baby girl named Zohra — at the age of 43.
Reuters - A Muslim family that was ordered off an AirTran Airways flight on New Year's Day received an apology and refund on Friday from the airline, which said its decision to bar the passengers was necessary.
