Pope calls for closer communique with Islam world
     The key to solidifying peace in the next millennium is greater communications with the Islam world through a mutual dialog with the Muslims to better understand inter-religious issues and reach mutual goals. That was the essence of Pope John Paul II's statements at the Vatican Friday after the University of Cairo, a leading expert in the Moslem world, and the Vatican signed an accord that will pave the way for talks between the two religions. For more, click on dialog

Friction still exists between Vatican and Jerusalem
     The "sandbagging" continues as the Israeli government continues its obstinate ways, this time rebuking the Holy Father's call for international sovereignty in Jerusalem. It is something most others want, including Palestinian leader Yassir Arafat who will meet with the Pope on June 12th. This further aggravates the Jewish factions who are clinging to the idea that Jerusalem will be governed solely by the Israelis. For more, click on Stubborn Israel.

Jewish leader in Argentina asserts Jews did not have a monopoly on persecutions during the Holocaust
     The 74-year-old Jewish leader in Buenos Aires, Jack Fuchs, a veteran of the infamous death camp at Auschwitz, is upset that so many Jews are claiming they were the only ones persecuted by the Nazis. He states that, especially in Poland, Catholics were greatly hated by the Nazis and hunted down just as his countrymen were. For more, click on persecution in Poland.

Filipinos elect man in the same moral mold as Clinton
     The fears of the head of Catholics in the Philippines, Cardinal Jaime Sin, were realized Thursday when it was officially announced that former film idol Joseph Estrada, documented to be a man of loose morals, was the winner of the May 11th election for president of the islands. His name was announced by the joint session of the Philippine Congress. Many fear it will be more of the same ol' with all the rhetoric for improving things, but nothing getting done. For more, click on New Filipino president.

New York theatre caves to lure of satan and liberal pressure: Gay play on Christ will go on!
     Chalk up another one for the bad guys! The lure of money and the record of never censoring a play, coerced the Manhattan Theater Club to backtrack on a previous decision and shamefully renew the aberration of a play called by the sacriligeous name "Corpus Christi" by playwright Terrence McNally, notorious for controversial productions. None will be as controversial or as explosive as this one which will portray Christ as gay. Expect plenty of opposition from one of the few noble institutions which stands up against the bashing - the Catholic League for Civil and Religious Rights. For more, click on Shame on Broadway.

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