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By Jonathan D. Rubin c. 2008 Religion News Service ARLINGTON, Va. — There seems to be a striking symmetry on the rolling green hills of Arlington National Cemetery — rows upon rows of identical white limestone markers, perfectly spaced in every direction. But underground, Muslims are laid to rest on their right side, facing Mecca,…

Associated Press – June 15, 2008 LONDON – The bishop of London said Sunday he would order an investigation into whether two gay priests exchanged rings and vows in a church ceremony, violating Anglican guidelines. The priests walked down the aisle in a May 31 service at one of London’s oldest churches marked by a…

Associated Press – June 16, 2008 ROME – Rome’s diocese said Monday it has barred the producers of “Angels & Demons” from filming in two churches for the prequel to the “The Da Vinci Code,” the popular book and film that angered many Catholic leaders. Producers of the film, directed by Ron Howard and starring…

By Francis X. Rocca Religion News Service VATICAN CITY — President Bush received an especially warm welcome from Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican on Friday (June 13), as the two leaders met for the third time in little more than a year. Instead of receiving his guest in the papal apartments, as protocol ordinarily…
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