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• Georgia gay activists rally after religious attacks
• Sebelius speech embraces church, state separation
• After stinging report, Pope softens tone for U.S. nuns
• Rufus Wainwright vs. The Catholic Church
• Filipino Christian group protests Lady Gaga shows
• Filipino Christian group wants Lady Gaga concerts cancelled, saying she promotes immorality

Georgia gay activists rally after religious attacks Posted: Dozens of gay rights supporters rallied for a second day in the Georgian capital Friday after being attacked by Orthodox Christians during their initial march in the deeply religious Caucasus state.

Sebelius speech embraces church, state separation Posted: Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius paid homage to religious freedom and the separation of church and state in a graduation speech Friday at Georgetown University that was briefly interrupted by an anti-abortion heckler.

After stinging report, Pope softens tone for U.S. nuns Posted: VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Benedict on Friday held out an olive branch to American Roman Catholic nuns, who are reeling from a stinging Vatican report that criticized them as being feminist and politicized. "I wish to reaffirm my deep gratitude for the example of fidelity and self-sacrifice given by many consecrated women (nuns) in your country," he said in an address to visiting U.S. bishops. ...

Rufus Wainwright vs. The Catholic Church Posted: Welcome to the Smart Set. Every morning we bring you the gossip coverage, filtered. Today: Rufus Wainwright has a few Catholics angry, Al Gore is steppin' out, and Elin Nordegren is looking for love.

Filipino Christian group protests Lady Gaga shows Posted: Scores of Christian youths in the Philippines chanted "Stop the Lady Gaga concerts" at a rally Friday calling for the pop diva's shows here to be canceled despite assurances from authorities that they won't allow nudity and lewd acts.

Filipino Christian group wants Lady Gaga concerts cancelled, saying she promotes immorality Posted: MANILA, Philippines - About 70 Christian youths in the Philippines have chanted "Stop the Lady Gaga concerts" at a rally calling for the singer's shows in Manila next week to be cancelled.

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