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Radical Actions
The Church of England suffers one of the greatest crisis in its existence. More than 100 parishes intend to split themselves from the authority of liberal bishops. This comes after these bishops offered their support to homosexual clergy. All the parishes are conservative and do not want to see homosexuality in their church (...)

Bethlehem, XXIth Century
Christmas is a cheery celebration for Christians, in many countries it's the time for singing, visiting relatives, sharing the best they can offer. Ever since the uprising of Palestinians in 2000, Bethlehem stopped being the place where Christians congregated. Find out here what's up in Bethlehem and how it would look during Christmas (...)

The Pope In Turkey
Everyone held his breath when the Pope started his visit in Turkey, expecting the worse. It has been proven to be a success. The pope was praised in all the Turkish newspaper for his honest speeches, the Muslim majority liked him for his words against secularism and the Orthodox heads were delighted to have such a great attention drawn to them. Find out here more commentary on this subject (...)

Serbian Religion Law Causes Problems
Serbia tries to define itself as a civilized state, voting a number of laws necessary for the country to be declared modern. One of them is the Religion Law, voted a few months ago, which managed to get everyone angry. The process of applying for a recognition from the state is stalled in some cases, other minority churches refuse to apply because they see the law as an act opposing the religious freedom. Find here more about the hows and whys (...)

A Present Day Excommunication
In 1994 Bishop Bruskewitz excommunicated a Catholic movement named "Call to Action". Twelve years later, Vatican confirms the excommunication and expresses his hope the Church will find the proper ways to draw back its believers. After the excommunication, some members of this association and of others continued to manifest their allegiance, especially in the US state of Nebraska. Read here the terms for reconciliation (...)

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