2012年11月7日星期三

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Brazil's Truth Commission to investigate church

Posted: 07 Nov 2012 11:09 AM PST

The Truth Commission investigating human rights abuses committed by Brazil's former dictatorship will also look into the role Catholic and evangelical churches played during the 1964-1985 military government.

NY man who lost leg in crucifix mishap sues church

Posted: 07 Nov 2012 09:24 AM PST

An outdoor crucifix that used to stand at St. Patrick's Church in the city of Newburgh, N.Y. is seen in an undated photo provided by the Kitson Law Firm. David Jiminez, an immigrant from Mexico, was so elated over his wife's recovery from cancer that he offered to clean the large crucifix outside St. Patrick's Church in Newburgh, where he spent many hours praying for her to beat the disease. He was scrubbing grime off the 600-pound marble cross when it toppled onto him, crushing his right leg, which had to be amputated. Jimenez is now suing the Roman Catholic church where he was hurt, and his $3 million lawsuit is scheduled to go to trial next year. (AP Photo/Kitson Law Firm)David Jimenez was so elated over his wife's recovery from cancer that he offered to clean the large crucifix outside the Hudson Valley church where he spent many hours praying for her to beat the disease. On Memorial Day 2010, he was scrubbing grime off the cross when the 600-pound marble statuary toppled over, crushing his right leg.

Vatican reminds Obama of differences on healthcare, abortion

Posted: 07 Nov 2012 08:18 AM PST

Pope Benedict XVI leads his Wednesday general audience in Saint Peter's square at the VaticanVATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The Vatican congratulated President Barack Obama on his re-election but reminded him on Wednesday of the thorny differences between the Catholic Church and his administration over abortion and healthcare. The Vatican hoped Obama would be able to serve law and justice "in respect of the essential human and spiritual values and the promotion of the culture of life and freedom of religion, which have always been so precious in the traditions of the American people and their culture," a spokesman said. ...

Vatican cancels Syria trip due to danger

Posted: 07 Nov 2012 05:15 AM PST

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The Vatican has cancelled a high-level papal delegation to Syria to promote an end to the conflict due to the deteriorating situation there. Pope Benedict had originally intended to send seven senior clerics to Damascus, including Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the Archbishop of New York. Instead, Cardinal Robert Sarah, head of the Vatican Cor Unum department which coordinates Roman Catholic charities, will visit Lebanon and meet religious and political figures there, including Syrian Church leaders and refugees, the pope said on Wednesday. ...

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