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Vatican Secret Archives: 6 of the most intriguing documents in church history
One hundred documents held in the Vatican’s Secret Archives are now on display in Rome for the first time. Read our list here of six standouts.
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Thirty ideas from people under 30: The Change Agents
They are explorers and activists, artists and educators, farmers and faith leaders – even mayors. And they have trenchant suggestions on how to improve the world.
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Does Tory opposition to gay marriage signal a UK 'culture war'?
More than 100 Conservative MPs voted against the gay marriage bill backed by Prime Minister David Cameron, but support from Labour and Liberal Democrat MPs carried the vote.
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Gay marriage bill debated in UK Parliament
The bill would enable same-sex couples to get married in both civil and religious ceremonies, provided that the religious institution consents.
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Church of England facing 'major constitutional crisis'
After the surprising failure of the Church of England’s legislative assembly to ratify plans to allow women bishops, senior clerics worry England's state church could face government intervention.
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Why the Church of England rejected female bishops
Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams said the vote against female bishops was 'not intelligible' to the British or global public. The proposal was passed by the bishops and priests, but not by the Church of England's laity.
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Africa warms to new Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby
Members of Africa's largely conservative Anglican communion say Welby understands the challenges that the church faces on the continent and can stave off a schism.
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Global News Blog Who is new Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby?
As a former oil executive turned Anglican bishop, the new archbishop followed an atypical path to leadership of the Church of England.
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Can a former oil executive hold together the Anglican Church?
Justin Welby, appointed Archbishop of Canterbury today, is equipped to deal with the church's divisions, observers say, thanks to his corporate experience and charisma.
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As Anglican Church picks new leader, gay marriage weighs heavily
The Anglican Church makes its final recommendation to government for a new Archbishop of Canterbury this week. Whoever gets the nod will have to resolve the church's split on gay marriage.
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The Monitor's View: Diamond jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II
As Britain celebrates the diamond jubilee of Queen Elizabeth's 1952 ascension to the throne, it can also assess her legacy in balancing the monarch's duty as 'supreme governor' of the Church of England with being head of state.
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Vatican Secret Archives: 6 of the most intriguing documents in church history
One hundred documents held in the Vatican’s Secret Archives are now on display in Rome for the first time. Read our list here of six standouts.
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After eviction, what next for Occupy London?
Occupy London protesters who have camped outside St. Paul's Cathedral say there's more work to be done, but some observers say the protesters' tactics have outlived their usefulness.
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Murdoch celebrates 'amazing' success of new tabloid as inquiry delivers new blow
The first Sun on Sunday sold more than 3 million copies. On Monday, an inquiry said the Sun had bribed officials and police officers.
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Ugandan minister raids gay-rights workshop
Uganda's parliament has taken up once more a bill that imposes tough sentences on homosexuals. A raid on a gay-rights workshop may show government support for the bill.
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Thirty ideas from people under 30: The Change Agents
They are explorers and activists, artists and educators, farmers and faith leaders – even mayors. And they have trenchant suggestions on how to improve the world.
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In austerity-hit Britain, holiday shoppers shorten their lists
One year after Britain imposed sharp austerity measures, the holiday shopping season is feeling pinched, with Christmas lights missing and shopkeepers working hard to lure customers.
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King James Bible anniversary marked by Queen
King James Bible: The translation — the Old Testament from Hebrew, the New Testament from Greek — was assembled by 47 translators in six committees working in London, Oxford and Cambridge.
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Girls rule: 300 years of British royal gender discrimination ends
British royal succession rules set in 1700 favored sons over daughters. Commonwealth leaders Friday agreed to drop the royal gender discrimination.
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Opinion: What can rescue the Arab Spring?
Free and fair elections alone will not cure the steep divisions in Arab societies. In fact, they will probably exacerbate them, because a crucial piece of the puzzle is missing: secularism.
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Hot cross buns
A version of the traditional hot cross bun tasty enough to eat without butter.
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The Monitor's View: King James Bible as a catalyst
On the 400th anniversary of the King James Version of the Bible, it's worth looking back at how this translation spread the idea of self-government, in America and beyond.
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Reader recommendation: The Sisters of Sinai
Monitor readers share their favorite book picks.
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Pope Benedict XVI extends hand to a wary Britain
Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Britain today for the first papal trip there since 1982. The visit is clouded by recent sex-abuse scandals and is being met with a distinct lack of reverence.
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Pope Benedict XVI travels to Britain this week, where indifference and outrage awaits
Pope Benedict XVI is making his first papal trip to Britain, beginning Thursday. Britons interviewed expressed a range of emotions about Pope Benedict XVI and his visit, ranging from anger to indifference.
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Church of England considering women bishops
Church of England leaders have opened a five-day meeting Friday that will discuss whether women can become bishops.
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David Cameron led Conservatives to power by moving to the center
New UK Prime Minister David Cameron led his Conservative Party out of the political wilderness by moving his party to the center -- and further away from their American cousins in the Republican Party.
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