BETHLEHEM, West Bank, Nov. 30, 2008 (Reuters) "Jingle Bells" rang out over Manger Square on Sunday as Bethlehem opened a Christmas market that the Palestinian city hopes will help cap a boom year for tourism with a profitable festive season. ... > full story
HAVANA, Nov. 29, 2008 (Reuters) Cuban President Raul Castro attended a ceremony for the country's first religious beatification on Saturday in another sign of warming relations between the Communist-ruled island and the Catholic Church. ... > full story
VATICAN CITY, Nov. 6, 2008 (Reuters) Catholic and Muslim leaders at unprecedented Vatican meetings vowed on Thursday to jointly combat violence committed in God's name, to defend religious freedom and to foster equal rights for minority faith groups. ... > full story
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Pope seeks Muslim help to defend moral values Nov. 6, 2008 (San Diego Union-Tribune) Pope Benedict urged Muslim religious leaders and scholars on Thursday to join Christians in defending their common moral values and respect for ...
Pope urges joint effort with Muslim leaders Nov. 6, 2008 (RTE.ie) Pope Benedict has urged Muslim religious leaders and scholars to join Christians in defending their common moral values.. . In an unprecedented ...
Pope meets with Muslims, urges ... Nov. 6, 2008 (Washington Times) Pope Benedict XVI has told Muslim clergy and scholars that Christians and Muslims must overcome their misunderstandings. He is also urging freedom ...
Pope meets with Muslims, urges better ties Nov. 6, 2008 (Washington Post) Christians and Muslims must overcome their misunderstandings, Pope Benedict XVI told Muslim clergy and scholars Thursday as he pressed for greater ...