Report: Gay Priest Sex Scandal Contributed to Pope's Decision to Quit
Italian media reports about existence of 300-page file on the matter
Religion
Increasing Number of Syrian Rebels Turning to Islamic Radicalism
Freedom fighters turning to Al Qaeda-linked groups
Geert Wilders in Australia: Islam a "Dangerous, Totalitarian Ideology"
The Dutch politician said Islam wasn't a religion
Vatican: Pope May Push Up Date of Conclave to Elect Successor
May not want to set up formal rules for future resignations though
The Century That Stammered
A classic history of American cranks and radicals comes back into print.
Following Resignation, Secrets of Pope's Health Start Coming Out
Hurt himself in Mexico, and had a secret surgery to replace pacemaker batteries
Pope Benedict XVI Wants to Retire to Seclusion
85-year-old pontiff says he's resigning for health reasons
Pope: Resigning "For the Good of the Church"
Benedict XVI speaks publicly for first time since announcing first voluntary resignation in 800 years
Pope Prepares for Farewell Ash Wednesday Mass
Location changed to accommodate larger audience
Catholic School Official Fired for Declaring Support Gay Marriage
Posted about it on his blog and said he was willing to lose his job for his views
Pope Benedict Vows Not to Interfere With Succession Process
First Pope to voluntarily step down in centuries
Sarah Silverman's Sister Detained in Israel
Along with several other women for wearing religious garb permitted only on men
Rebuked LA Cardinal to Help Select Pope's Successor
Banned from some church duties due to role in covering up sexual abuse
The Ones Who Walk Away from the Holy See
There's only a handful of precedents for a papal resignation.
Amish Sect Leader Gets 15 Years for Cutting off Rivals' Beards
Misuse of federal hate crime laws to jack up sentencing
Fundamentalists Attempt To Enforce Sharia in London's Muslim Neighborhoods
Time to leave the 'hood
America Less Popular in Parts of Muslim World Now than at End of Bush Term
Views of the way Americans do business still positive though
Containment and Radical Islam
A realist foreign-policy vision that is neither imperialistic nor isolationist.
Domestic Islamic Terrorism Keeps Declining
For the third straight year, terror indictments involving American Muslims are down.
Civil Rights Lawyers Seek to Limit NYPD's Ability to Wantonly Spy on Muslims
Suing to stop surveillance without cause
Oregon Baker Investigated for Refusing to Make Gay Wedding Cake
Couple files a complaint
LA Cardinal Relieved of Duty over Mishandling of Sex Abuse Cases
Another member of church resigns
LA Archdiocese to Unredact Sex Abuse Files
Names of church leaders who helped cover up abuse will be revealed
Boy Scouts May End Ban on Gays, a Victory of Culture, not Government
Private influence, not government coercion, brings about cultural change
US Pastor Sentenced to Prison in Iran
Eight years for trying to create Christian churches in private homes
