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> > > > > 3.26.2009 > LCMS Notes > > THE LUTHERAN CHURCH Missouri Synod > PBS to air special documentary about Jerusalem “Jerusalem: Center of the World” ‘The epic history of the world’s most contested piece of real estate’ PBS is debuting a special production — “Jerusalem: Center of the World” — a documentary about the city’s founding; its rich history; and the convergence of Christianity, …

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[LCMS Notes] PBS documentary about Jerusalem (Worldwide Faith News)

VATICAN CITY, MARCH 26, 2009 ( Zenit.org ).- Benedict XVI’s visit to Cameroon and Angola supported the development of uniquely African style of Christianity, said a journalist for L’Osservatore Romano.

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Journalist Says Pope Promotes African Christianity (Zenit News Agency)

Sometimes I wish the Christian journey were all about me rather than all about our Christ. During Lent when the church has the boldness to ask its members to sort things out and re-establish Christ’s authority in their lives, even we pastors grow reluctant.

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Christianity is not of this world (Muskogee Phoenix)

Pope Benedict XVI made one final appeal Monday at the close of his African pilgrimage, urging more solidarity among nations and continents so that the Earth’s resources are more equally shared with the world’s poor.

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Pope ends visit to Africa, urges help for needy (AP via Yahoo! News)

An estimated 1 million people turned out to hear Pope Benedict XVI preach a Mass in Angola on Sunday, the last major event of his first trip to Africa.

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Pope celebrates Mass in Angola, preaches reconciliation (CNN)

Tens of thousands of Angola’s Catholics lined the streets of the capital Saturday for a blessing from Pope Benedict XVI, who urged the country’s faithful to reach out and convert people who believe in witchcraft.

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Pope urges Angolans to convert; stampede kills 2 (AP via Yahoo! News)

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Pope Benedict XVI, welcomed to this sweltering capital Friday by the biggest crowds of his African pilgrimage, condemned sexual violence against women in Africa and chided those countries on the continent that have approved abortion.

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Pope condemns sexual violence against women (AP via Yahoo! News)

Pope Benedict XVI urged Angolans on Friday to continue on the path of reconciliation after nearly three decades of civil war, saying dialogue could overcome all conflict and tension.

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Tens of thousands of Angolans welcome pope (AP via Yahoo! News)

YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) _ Pope Benedict XVI told Muslim leaders on Thursday that true religion rejects violence, and he held up peaceful coexistence between Christianity and Islam in Cameroon as “a beacon to other African nations.”

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In Cameroon, Pope Says True Religion Rejects Violence (Skanner)