2011年6月19日星期日

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Yahoo! News: Religion News


Some Methodist clergy defy gay marriage ban (AP)

Posted: 19 Jun 2011 02:55 PM PDT

In this June 16, 2011 photo, Rev. Amy DeLong sits at her home, in Osceola, Wis. While trials of pastors who conduct same-gender ceremonies have only occurred once every several years, the threat is indeed real: DeLong faces a three-day trial starting Tuesday, June 21, 2011, on two charges: violating a church prohibition on the ordination of 'self-avowed practicing homosexuals' and marrying a lesbian couple. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)AP - A growing number of pastors in the United Methodist Church say they're no longer willing to obey a church rule that prohibits them from officiating at same-sex marriages, despite the potential threat of being disciplined or dismissed from the church.


Egypt appoints new foreign minister (Reuters)

Posted: 19 Jun 2011 08:18 AM PDT

Reuters - Egypt appointed a new foreign minister Sunday to replace Nabil Elaraby, who was picked as the new Arab League chief last month, a cabinet official said.

Pope visits tiny San Marino (AFP)

Posted: 19 Jun 2011 05:02 AM PDT

Pope Benedict XVI arrives on Sunday to celebrate mass at the Serravalle stadium in San Marino, the world's oldest sovereign state nestled on the eastern slopes of Italy's Appenine Mountains.(AFP/Vincenzo Pinto)AFP - Pope Benedict XVI voiced concern Sunday at the effects of the economic crisis, especially on the youth, during his first visit to tiny San Marino, nestled on the eastern slopes of Italy's Apennine Mountains.


Pope: Refugees deserve dignified welcome (AP)

Posted: 19 Jun 2011 03:22 AM PDT

Pope Benedict XVI waves to faithful as he arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Wednesday, June 15, 2011. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)AP - Pope Benedict XVI says refugees deserve a dignified welcome from countries receiving them, until they can return home freely and safely.


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