Religion

Pope Francis Denounces 'Cult Of Money'

Scott Neuman — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:40:00 +0000

Pope Francis has demanded that financial and political leaders reform the global money system to make it more equitable.

"Money has to serve, not to rule!" the pontiff declared.

As The Associated Press writes:

"It's a message Francis delivered on many occasions when he was archbishop of Buenos Aires, and it's one that was frequently stressed by retired Pope Benedict XVI.
"Francis, who has made clear the poor are his priority, made the comments as he greeted his first group of new ambassadors accredited to the Holy See."

It also occurs amid the Vatican's

Twitter Users Risk Damnation, Say Saudi Religious Police

Mark Memmott — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:35:00 +0000

"The head of Saudi Arabia's religious police has warned citizens against using Twitter, which is rising in popularity among Saudis," the BBC reports.

Some Leaders In Saudi Arabia Condemn Twitter

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:44:00 +0000

Religious authorities responded after Saudis used Twitter to show images of human rights activists on trial. The BBC reports the kingdom's most senior cleric called Twitter users "fools." The head of the religious police says any social media user will lose the afterlife.

Prisoner Points To Quran Search For Gitmo Hunger Strike

Eyder Peralta — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:52:00 +0000

The Miami Herald's Carol Rosenberg reports that for the first time, we have a sworn statement from a Guantanamo prisoner who talks about what sparked the massive hunger strike at the U.S. prison camp.

During a February shakedown at Camp 6, writes the Afghan captive Obaidullah, "I and other detainees saw U.S.

A Search For Faith In 'Godless' Washington

Sun, 05 May 2013 20:08:00 +0000

War has brought the act of faith to the forefront for those who occupy the White House. President Lincoln famously issued a call to prayer during the Civil war. Franklin Roosevelt announced D-Day to the nation with a prayer.

Today, President Obama receives a daily spiritual meditation.