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Riots, destruction, condemnation: BEIRUT, Lebanon (CNS) — Catholic and Muslim religious leaders condemned the riot that erupted in Beirut when an estimated 30,000 Muslims protested against the publication of satirical cartoons of the prophet Mohammed in European newspapers. The Danish Consulate was set ablaze, a Maronite Catholic church and the headquarters of the Greek Orthodox…

In Chicago: A prominent Chicago priest has called on Cardinal Francis George to resign his position as head of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago if he impeded the removal of a priest accused of molesting young boys when the allegations first arose last year. During his homilies on Sunday, the Rev. William Kenneally, the…

We’re all taught that it’s not allowed to depict the Prophet. Cranky Prof corrects us. So, journalists, don’t tell us this is a taboo subject matter in Islam. The physical depiction of the Prophet Muhammad may be a taboo subject matter in some sects of contemporary Islam, but let’s all be clear — this is…

Polish woman goes to EU to challenge abortion law: Alicja Tysiac’s eyesight worsened drastically after she had her third baby, and she fears she will go blind. In staunchly Catholic Poland, abortion is illegal unless the health of the mother or unborn child is at risk. Ms Tysiac is arguing that she ought to have…
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