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Greece's Orthodox Church says Jesus documentary 'lacks evidence'

Mar 1, 2007, 17:58 GMT

Athens - Greece's powerful Orthodox Church condemned a new documentary by the director of the movie 'Titanic' Thursday, saying it lacked vital evidence for claiming he discovered the alleged burial site of Jesus Christ. ... more

Cyprus meeting on Christianity and Islam cancelled due to politics

Jan 8, 2007, 16:12 GMT

Athens - A meeting on the divided island of Cyprus intended to promote dialogue between Christianity and Islam was cancelled on Monday over fears that politics rather than religion would dominate the talks, the Athens News Agency (ANA) said. ... more

Large congregations split from US Episcopal Church

Dec 18, 2006, 6:39 GMT

Washington - Two large, influential Episcopal congregations near Washington on Sunday voted to split from their denomination, reflecting a division between the church and more conservative groups that say it has strayed from biblical teaching and who are upset about its tolerance of homosexuality. ... more

Australian pastor slays 'false god' Santa

Dec 9, 2006, 13:28 GMT

Sydney - Australian Christians were in uproar Saturday after a church minister labelled Santa a 'false god' whose greed-is-good gospel runs counter to the Lord's message of peace and love. ... more

Pope calls meeting to discuss priests' celibacy rule

Nov 14, 2006, 15:58 GMT

Vatican City - Pope Benedict XVI has asked top Vatican officials to discuss the Church's celibacy rule for priests who wish to marry in a meeting scheduled for Thursday. ... more

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