Turin Shroud hidden from ‘obsessive’ Hitler during WW-II

LONDON/ROME – The Turin Shroud, which is said to be the burial cloth of Christ, was hidden during the Second World War as the Vatican feared that Adolf Hitler, who was obsessed with the shroud, would steal it, an official said.

The linen cloth measures 14.4 feet by 3.6 feet. It is imprinted with the image … Read more : Turin Shroud hidden from ‘obsessive’ Hitler during WW-II.

A snapshot of new LA Archbishop Jose Gomez

A snapshot of new LA Archbishop Jose Gomez

Name: Archbishop Jose H. Gomez.
Birthdate: Dec. 26, 1951.
Age: 58.
Birthplace: Monterrey, Mexico.
Family: Parents deceased. Three older sisters, one younger sister.
Current residence: San Antonio, Texas.
Current positions: Archbishop of San Antonio and newly appointed coadjutor, in line to head the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, the largest archdiocese in the U.S. with …. Read the original article  : here.

Police: More than 30 ’secret’ killings follow religious violence across central Nigeria

Nigeria: ‘Secret’ killings follow religious deaths

JOS, Nigeria – The religious massacres have stopped, but “secret” killings of Christians and Muslims continue on a smaller scale across central Nigeria, claiming more than 30 lives this year, police said Tuesday.
The warning came after three people died and several others were injured Monday during an interfaith Easter prayer … Original article on : Police: More than 30 ’secret’ killings follow religious violence across central Nigeria.

Archbishop Jose Gomez introduced as next leader of Los Angeles archdiocese

Gomez introduced as next leader of LA archdiocese

LOS ANGELES – The next leader of the Los Angeles archdiocese has introduced himself to Southern California.
Archbishop Jose Gomez, who now leads the Archdiocese of San Antonio, is in line to become the highest-ranking Latino in the American Catholic hierarchy.
He spoke Tuesday at a church in Los Angeles, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

AP Interview: Allawi says Iraq’s political impasse could drag on for months

AP Interview: Allawi says Iraq impasse drags on

BAGHDAD – A secular Shiite vying to become Iraq’s next prime minister said Tuesday the country’s feuding politicians have not even started discussing how to form a government a month after elections failed to produce a clear winner.
It could take anywhere from two to five months to cobble … Read more »».

Government offices in polygamous towns in Utah, Arizona hit with warrants for records

Warrants served on polygamous towns in Utah, Ariz.

SALT LAKE CITY – Utah and Arizona authorities are serving search warrants on government offices in a pair of border towns dominated by a polygamous sect.
Rod Parker, an attorney for the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, says warrants for records were served Tuesday at … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Government offices in polygamous towns in Utah, Arizona hit with warrants for records.

Rome cardinals decry alleged anti-Catholic ‘hate’ campaign, say target is gay marriage stand

Vatican: There’s an anti-Catholic ‘hate’ campaign

VATICAN CITY – The Vatican is ratcheting up its counterattack against accusations that Pope Benedict XVI helped cover up the actions of pedophile priests to save the church’s reputation.
Senior cardinals in Rome are decrying what they depict as an anti-Catholic “hate” campaign that they say is related to the fact …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Dalai Lama visits Slovenia

LJUBLJANA – Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, began Tuesday a three-day visit to Slovenia during which he said he would not meet with top political officials.

The Dalai Lama held a lecture on ethics for the new millennium in Maribor, the second largest city in Slovenia, before an audience of 4,000. Before the lecture, he … Read more : Dalai Lama visits Slovenia.

Now, fatwa issued against Shoaib Malik

KOLKATA – Former Pakistani cricket captain Shoaib Malik had another googly bowled at him when a fatwa was issued Tuesday against him by a muslim cleric in the wake of Hyderabadi girl Ayesha Siddiqui accusing him of marrying and then abandoning her.

The Shahi Imam of Tipu Sultan Mosque here Syed Noor-ur-Rehman Barkati issued the diktat … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Now, fatwa issued against Shoaib Malik.

Pope names Gomez coadjutor for LA, putting him in line to become highest-ranking Latino

Pope names Gomez to take over in LA
VATICAN CITY – The pope has selected Archbishop Jose Gomez of San Antonio, Texas, to take over the Los Angeles archdiocese when its current archbishop retires.

The appointment of the 58-year-old Gomez on Tuesday as coadjutor for Los Angeles puts him in line to become the highest-ranking Latino in … Read more : Pope names Gomez coadjutor for LA, putting him in line to become highest-ranking Latino.

No request for accused priest’s return to US: Church

NEW DELHI – The Catholic Church in India Tuesday said it has not received any request so far asking for the return of priest Rev Joseph Palanivel Jeyapaul – accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in America – for trial in the US.

“The diocese has not received any request so far on his return … Read this article on Gaea Times at : No request for accused priest’s return to US: Church.