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Southern Baptists study possible name change (AP)

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 02:47 PM PST

A pedestrian walks by a statue of evangelist Billy Graham outside the headquarters of the Southern Baptist Convention on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011, in Nashville, Tenn. Southern Baptists leaders, pressed to grow membership and weighted by the past, have asked churches in the U.S. to approve a name change. Leaders say, however, they still intend to continue to call themselves 'Baptist.' (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)AP - What if Southern Baptists were no longer called Southern Baptists? Would more people walk through church doors? Some leaders in the nation's largest Protestant denomination say it's an idea that needs to be considered for an evangelistic faith with declining membership.

Iowa pastor sends out anti-Gingrich video (Reuters)

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 11:48 AM PST

Reuters - An evangelical pastor in Iowa sent state voters on Thursday a music video slamming Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich for his three marriages and admitted marital infidelities.

Church confirms pope to visit Cuba in spring (AP)

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 08:43 AM PST

Monsignor Jose Felix Perez speaks to the press regarding the Pope's visit next spring to Cuba, in Havana, Cuba, Thursday Dec. 8, 2011. Perez said Pope Benedict XVI will announce the date on Monday. In 1998, Cuba received a historic visit from Pope John Paul II. (AP Photo/Franklin Reyes)AP - Pope Benedict XVI will visit Cuba this spring, a senior Roman Catholic Church official said Thursday.

Pope: Italy, Europe need hope now (AP)

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 08:00 AM PST

AP - Italy, Europe and many other places in the world need hope in these difficult times, Pope Benedict XVI said Thursday, greeting holiday shoppers and others at the foot of the Spanish Steps.

Muslim charity leaders lose appeal in Hamas case (Reuters)

Posted: 07 Dec 2011 07:17 PM PST

Reuters - A federal appeals court on Wednesday upheld the convictions of five leaders of an Islamic charity on charges of funneling money and supplies to Hamas, designated a "terrorist" group following a 1995 executive order by President Bill Clinton.

Pope illuminates big Christmas 'tree' via Tablet (AP)

Posted: 07 Dec 2011 07:00 PM PST

AP - Pope Benedict XVI has illuminated a huge Christmas tree lighting display in Umbria by tapping on a tablet computer from the comfort of the Vatican.

Why Republican efforts to corral Jewish vote may come up short (The Christian Science Monitor)

Posted: 07 Dec 2011 04:33 PM PST

The Christian Science Monitor - One by one, Republican presidential candidates auditioned before Republican Jewish activists Wednesday, touting their conservative economic philosophies and love of Israel.

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