Bombing hits Egyptian church as Christmas honors eclipse
After a New Year’s Day blast at the Coptic Orthodox church in Alexandria, three days of protests and clashes with security followed. Officials blamed foreigners or home grown extremists possibly tied to al Qaida, while Mubarak denied discrimination claims and called for calm. American Copts observe deep ties to their homeland as families fret over relatives injured or killed.
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Thousands attend outdoor Mass in Madrid on family theme
Tens of thousands gathered in Colon square Madrid for a Mass led by Archbishop Antonio Rouco Varela as the Vatican sends blessings by video link. The event drew support from Spain's conservative Popular Party amid tensions with the Socialist government over reforms on marriage abortion and family values. Delegations from Catholic parishes across Europe attended, and the three kings appeared on camels during the service.
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