Plus: 1,000 skeletons found in catacombs, paying for church attendees, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Rob Moll and Jason Bailey | posted 6/23/2006 12:00AM
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San Diego will appeal cross ruling | The city plans to petition the U.S. Supreme Court in an attempt to keep a giant cross standing on municipal property, the city attorney said Thursday. (Associated Press)
Cerak taking steps without assistance | Whitney Cerak is starting to walk without assistance, prompting some optimistic members of her church to think she could return to her hometown of Gaylord in time for that city's Alpenfest celebration in mid-July. (The Grand Rapids Press)
Despite life's difficulties, new vicar still devoted | Life is difficult, said Turner, the newly appointed vicar of Faith Lutheran Church, 580 Green St. And, there is only one answer for dealing with the hard times life throws us, he said. (Daily Press, Col.)
The Gospel according to rock | Modesto Performing Arts prepares to spread the music with the moving rock opera 'Jesus Christ Superstar' (Modesto Bee, Calif.)
Church's wooden crosses burned twice in one week in Fort Lauderdale | A set of wooden crosses in front of a Fort Lauderdale Episcopal church has been burned by vandals twice in a week, leaving the congregation frustrated and struggling to understand why the symbols are being targeted. (South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
1,000 skeletons found in Rome catacombs | Archaelogists exploring one of Rome's oldest catacombs have discovered more than 1,000 skeletons dressed in elegant togas. (Scotsman, UK)
Land of milk, honey -- and oil? | A Texas Christian wants to take his Zion Oil & Gas public to finance energy exploration in Israel. Will investors hear the call? (BusinessWeek)
Recording artist kicks off Pinebrook Bible Conference's summer season | Pinebrook Bible Conference on Route 191 in Stroud Township begins its 73rd summer conference season with a concert by pianist, composer, and recording artist Don Wyrtzen at 7 p.m. Saturday. (Pocono Record, Pa.)
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