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Speculation on an Ecumenical Summit in Moscow, and...
... A “Gay Pride” rally in Rome; a birthday celebration for the Pope
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THE VATICAN -- Birthday and Jubilee Priests join Pope for celebration
ITALY -- Gay pride rally sparks protests Italian leaders uncomfortable but unmoved
BELGIUM -- Ex-priest arrested Once attacked the Pope
ENGLAND -- Lord Coggan, RIP Pope mourns Anglican leader
SCOTLAND -- Prelate vs. parliament Cardinal sees a political failure
IRELAND -- Abortion on the rise More women travel abroad
GERMANY -- Most Catholics reject Church teachings Poll finds widespread theological dissent
UKRAINE -- Homage for endurance Pope praises a steadfast Eastern Church
BULGARIA -- Annual pilgrimage Balkan delegations visit Rome
LITHUANIA -- Lithuanian cardinal dies Lived for years under house arrest
RUSSIA -- Rumors of a visit to Moscow Putin’s visit touches off speculation
GREECE -- Ecumenism via diplomacy? Church unity is part of ambassador’s task
UNITED NATIONS -- “Unholy alliance” charged Vatican scored for opposing feminism
LEBANON -- Happy with withdrawal Pope sees hope for lasting peace
IRAQ -- New effort against sanctions Vatican support for Iraqi position
EGYPT -- Kangaroo court Christian faces long prison term
ETHIOPIA/ERITREA -- Pleading for peace Bishops join with Pope in call
SUDAN -- The people still suffer Routine abuse of civilian population
NIGERIA -- Religious clashes continue Hundreds die in Christian-Muslim fighting
RWANDA -- Bishop protests innocence Birthday message to Pope
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO -- Attack on the capital Christians bear the brunt of fighting
BURKINA FASO -- Senior cardinal dies Received red hat from Pope Paul VI
NAMIBIA -- Land mine in church Angolan rebels responsible
PAKISTAN -- Christians unhappy with blasphemy law Cite switch in leader’s position
INDIA -- Rising violence against Christians New attacks stir new protests
SRI LANKA -- Assassination brings war closer to capital Bishops decry terrorist tactics
VIETNAM -- Amnesty for prisoners Christian dissidents among those freed
CHINA -- Priest sentenced for printing Bibles Another blow to underground Church
PHILIPPINES -- New terror victims Rebels rampage through villages
INDONESIA -- “Jihad” continues Bombs, assaults, and threats
COLOMBIA -- Former hostages unite in prayer Anniversary of attack on Catholic parish
VENEZUELA -- No “shouting match” President blames bishops for dissent
EL SALVADOR -- Journalists request forgivenes Errors and omissions made conflicts worse
CUBA -- Freedoms restricted Church demands access to media
UNITED STATES -- Abortion lobby exposed “Catholic” group heavily subsidized
CANADA -- Bishop sees a Vatican “Inquisition” Question involves a controversial group