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Pastor calls off Quran burning after criticism
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Shortly before the pastor of a small Florida Pentecostal church backed down from plans to burn the Quran on Sept. 11, the chairmen of three committees of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops joined in condemnation of any acts of religious intolerance.
Mini-Vatican: In Britain, pope will travel with top aides
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -— When he visits Great Britain in mid-September, Pope Benedict XVI will be shadowed by a roster of aides who ensure smooth sailing for the 83-year-old pontiff whenever he travels abroad.
Welcome to college
During Welcome Week at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro in August, students and campus ministers from the Blessed John Newman University Parish manned a table at the ASU Community Fair on campus. (Parish News photo)
NCEA president: Academics and faith should go together
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — As the new school year gets under way, Catholic educators may wonder if academics or faith should get more emphasis in the classroom.
New stands taken fighting indecency shown on television
WASHINGTON (CNS) -— New stands have been taken on the indecency front, but discouraging signs continue to surface.
Frontline faith: MP3 players sent to troops, wounded soldiers
WASHINGTON (CNS) -— It has been a year in the making, but the first 1,000 MP3 players prepared by the host of a Catholic radio program are making their way to Catholic troops and wounded soldiers.
For a good shepherd, a break can form a bond
I had relegated shepherds to the unicorn file, somewhere near the hunch-backed blacksmith and the whistling milk man. They were the stuff of Mother Goose lore. So it was surprising to discover actual shepherds when I visited the Holy Land. (Columns)
Muslim center: Principled peace means sacrifice
Religious conflicts are rarely resolved unless combatants find common ground that does not compromise the core principles to which each side adheres. Tensions over the proposed location of a Muslim cultural center cum mosque near the World Trade Center site continue to polarize politics and public opinion. (Opinions)
Quran threat story ignited some unity
When faced with intolerance and hatred, other churches in Gainesville, Fla., decided to come together to promote unity and love last week. (Editorial)
