Murder of Russian priest creates tension

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One month ago Father Daniil Sysoyev was killed by a masked gunman in St. Thomas Church in southern Moscow (pictured). The Russian Orthodox priest was a high-profile critic of Islam who actively sought Muslim converts, and so suspicion fell on Muslims. Although no one has been arrested, tensions between the church and leaders of the Islamic community are rising as Laura Lynch reports. Download MP3 (Photo: Laura Lynch)

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Women of the Wall

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A group called ‘Women of the Wall’ holds monthly prayer meetings at the Western Wall. Recently, a woman was arrested for wearing a prayer shawl and reading the Torah at the Wall. The group is pushing for more women’s religious rights within Orthodox Judaism. And it’s getting some in Israel really angry, as Linda Gradstein reports. Download MP3

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Religious leaders promise climate action

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Global religious leaders gathered in England to urge–and offer–commitments to combat climate change. The World’s Jane Little reports.

Burka debate stirs Canada’s Muslims

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There’s a religious debate taking place in Canada. Some Muslims there say they want the country to set some limits on freedom of religion.The Muslim Canadian Congress is lobbying to ban burkas or any other kind of Islamic face covering. Anita Elash reports from Toronto.

Yonlu

The World’s Marco Werman tells the story of young Brazilian musician Yonlu, who committed suicide in 2006, and left behind a treasure of recorded music.Listen

Spanish Catholic Church crisis

The World’s Gerry Hadden reports on the Catholic Church’s efforts in Spain to remain a political force as its membership wanes.
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