Thousands of Hindus expected at Malaysian temple event

KUALA LUMPUR – More than 20,000 Hindus are expected to attend the consecration ceremony of the 105-year-old Sri Maha Mariamman temple in Malaysia.

The temple, located at Puchong in Selangor state, is one of the larger Hindu temples located outside India.
Temple chairman A. Sevaguru said preparations were being undertaken to ensure the temple, reconstructed at … Read more »».

Pope sets out for Portugal hoping to convey message of hope to crisis-hit Europeans

Pope en route to Portugal
LISBON, Portugal – Pope Benedict XVI has departed for a four-day trip to Portugal, where he plans to speak about Europe’s economic crisis and to urge Europeans to uphold Christian values and seek solace in their faith.

Benedict left from Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci airport shortly after 9 a.m. (0700 GMT; 3 … Read : Pope sets out for Portugal hoping to convey message of hope to crisis-hit Europeans.

Pope to convey message of hope to crisis-hit Europeans on Portugal trip

Pope to convey message of hope in Portugal

LISBON, Portugal – Pope Benedict XVI arrives Tuesday for a four-day stay in Portugal, with plans to speak about Europe’s economic crisis and to urge Europeans to uphold Christian values and seek solace in their faith.
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Pope to speak about economic gloom in Portugal, convey message of hope to crisis-hit Europeans

Pope to speak about economic crisis in Portugal

LISBON, Portugal – Pope Benedict XVI will speak about the economic crisis during his four-day trip to Portugal this week, telling Europeans to seek solace in their faith, a senior church official said Monday.
The pontiff intends to deliver a message that “the joy of faith and hope” is … Read more »»».

Vatican: Pope has finished writing his second book on the life of Jesus Christ

Pope finishes second book on Jesus Christ
VATICAN CITY – The Vatican says Pope Benedict XVI has finished writing the second installment on the life of Jesus Christ, though it will be several months before the volume hits bookstores.

A Vatican statement Monday said the work focuses on the passion and resurrection of Jesus.
The first installment, which … Original article on : Vatican: Pope has finished writing his second book on the life of Jesus Christ.

Call for Hindu Nepal at Mumbai meet

KATHMANDU – A three-day religious meet that kicked off in India is seeking fresh action to restore Nepal as a Hindu state.

The international meet on Hinduism that began Sunday in Mumbai is being addressed by the chief of Nepal’s only openly royalist party, Kamal Thapa, and Indian politicians like Bal Thackeray, former chief minister of … Read more : Call for Hindu Nepal at Mumbai meet.