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Associated Press – July 13, 2010 PARIS – France’s lower house of parliament overwhelmingly approved a ban on wearing burqa-style Islamic veils Tuesday, part of a determined effort to define and protect French values that has disconcerted many in the country’s large Muslim community. Proponents of the law say face-covering veils don’t square with the…

(RNS) A major political clash is brewing in New York over a planned mosque near Ground Zero, with Republicans demanding an investigation into the mosque’s funding and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg calling such a probe “un-American.” Long Island Rep. Peter King, the top Republican on the House Homeland Security Committee, wants a probe…

Church of England gives green light for women bishops LONDON (RNS) The Church of England will proceed with legislation to allow the ordination of women bishops, despite fierce opposition from Anglican traditionalists. After a marathon, 12-hour debate in York, the church’s General Synod on Monday (July 12) rejected calls for further delays in developing a…

VATICAN CITY (RNS) The Vatican recorded a $5.2 million deficit for 2009 as investment in communication and building upgrades offset revenues from donations, according to new figures from the Holy See. The third consecutive deficit was also attributed to a decline in the property market and the global stock market, where the Vatican has significant…
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