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"India Blocks Release of Da Vinci CodeTuesday, India's federal ministry for information and broadcasting has halted the screening of the controversial film The Da Vinci Code, which was to be released on Friday. Although the Censor Board had cleared the film, the federal ministry overruled that decision and announced on May 16 that it would view the film with Christian leaders before reaching a final on decision on allowing the showing of the controversial movie. The government action follows strong protests by Christian groups including the Catholic Bishops Conference of India,, which demanded a ban on the movie, saying that it "belittles what is at the heart of Christian Faith and cherished in Christian Life."(This article courtesy of Catholic World News. To subscribe or for further information, contact subs@cwnews.com or visit www.cwnews.com.)
"Pope, Russian Prelate Agree to Defend Life, FamilyFriday, May 19, 2006 1:31:22 PM GMTDuring an evening meeting at the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI and Metropolitan Kirill of Smolensk, the second-ranking prelate in the Russian Orthodox hierarchy, agreed that Christians should unite to protect human life, marriage, and the family.Metropolitan Kirill, the chief foreign-affairs official for the Moscow patriarchate, was in Rome for the dedication of the city's first Russian Orthodox parish. He met with the Pontiff for a private conversation on May 18.Russian Orthodox officials told the Interfax news agency that the Thursday-evening conversation had centered on prospects for cooperation between Moscow and Rome. Both the Vatican and the Moscow patriarchate have argued strongly for recognition of Europe's Christian spiritual patrimony. Metropolitan Kirill and the Pope also spoke about the need for effective Christian involvement in public discussion of bioethics.Metropolitan Kirill arrived in Rome shortly after having participated in a conference on human rights, held in Vienna under the joint sponsorship of Catholic and Russian Orthodox prelates. He reported to the Roman Pontiff about the discussions held in Vienna.The Russian prelate conveyed the greetings of Patriarch Alexei II to Pope Benedict, who returned the salutations.(This article courtesy of Catholic World News. To subscribe or for further information, contact subs@cwnews.com or visit www.cwnews.com.)
Calm Night for Sao Paulo after Bloody WeekBrazil's business capital Sao Paulo passed its first quiet night after a week of violence between police and gangsters, officials said on Friday, but calls grew for an investigation into the bloody police response to the attacks. State military police commander Col. Elizeu Eclair assured Sao Paulo residents the situation had returned to normal. "I say to our people, the police are still in the streets, they can go out and have fun this weekend," Eclair said on Globo television. "All the indications are it will be a quiet weekend."--Reuters
Manila Bans Showing of The Da Vinci CodeThe Manila City Council on Thursday issued a resolution that bans the movie The Da Vinci Code in the Philippine capital, saying the film is an attack on the country's dominant Roman Catholic religion. "This is the sentiment of the City of Manila," said Councilor Benjamin Asilo. A religious group, on the other hand, encouraged the faithful to donate their money to organizations that promote programs of the Catholic Church instead of paying to see the film.--Sun.Star Network
"The Sun is coming up on the ocean..." --- U2
"Pope, Russian Prelate Agree to Defend Life, FamilyFriday, May 19, 2006 1:31:22 PM GMTDuring an evening meeting at the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI and Metropolitan Kirill of Smolensk, the second-ranking prelate in the Russian Orthodox hierarchy, agreed that Christians should unite to protect human life, marriage, and the family.Metropolitan Kirill, the chief foreign-affairs official for the Moscow patriarchate, was in Rome for the dedication of the city's first Russian Orthodox parish. He met with the Pontiff for a private conversation on May 18.Russian Orthodox officials told the Interfax news agency that the Thursday-evening conversation had centered on prospects for cooperation between Moscow and Rome. Both the Vatican and the Moscow patriarchate have argued strongly for recognition of Europe's Christian spiritual patrimony. Metropolitan Kirill and the Pope also spoke about the need for effective Christian involvement in public discussion of bioethics.Metropolitan Kirill arrived in Rome shortly after having participated in a conference on human rights, held in Vienna under the joint sponsorship of Catholic and Russian Orthodox prelates. He reported to the Roman Pontiff about the discussions held in Vienna.The Russian prelate conveyed the greetings of Patriarch Alexei II to Pope Benedict, who returned the salutations.(This article courtesy of Catholic World News. To subscribe or for further information, contact subs@cwnews.com or visit www.cwnews.com.)
Calm Night for Sao Paulo after Bloody WeekBrazil's business capital Sao Paulo passed its first quiet night after a week of violence between police and gangsters, officials said on Friday, but calls grew for an investigation into the bloody police response to the attacks. State military police commander Col. Elizeu Eclair assured Sao Paulo residents the situation had returned to normal. "I say to our people, the police are still in the streets, they can go out and have fun this weekend," Eclair said on Globo television. "All the indications are it will be a quiet weekend."--Reuters
Manila Bans Showing of The Da Vinci CodeThe Manila City Council on Thursday issued a resolution that bans the movie The Da Vinci Code in the Philippine capital, saying the film is an attack on the country's dominant Roman Catholic religion. "This is the sentiment of the City of Manila," said Councilor Benjamin Asilo. A religious group, on the other hand, encouraged the faithful to donate their money to organizations that promote programs of the Catholic Church instead of paying to see the film.--Sun.Star Network
"The Sun is coming up on the ocean..." --- U2
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