Poll finds discomfort with Mormon faith in 2012 race
Quinnipiac University poll shows 36 percent uncomfortable with Mormon faith while Mitt Romney leads the 2012 Republican field. Jon Huntsman is also potential candidate. Romney enjoys 25 percent among self-identified Republicans with Palin at 15 percent.
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Washington
Mitt Romney
Quinnipiac University
Romney
Massachusetts
Utah
Jon Huntsman
White House
Peter Brown
Quinnipiac University Polling Institute
Alaska
Sarah Palin
Swaziland urged to end monarchy’s police state rule
Catholic bishops in Johannesburg call Swaziland a police state and urge King Mswati III to lift the emergency law, restore human rights, and open democratization talks. They note ongoing rights abuses and ban on political parties amid protests and government crackdowns. The prime minister resists outside pressure as Swaziland faces turmoil and poverty.
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Johannesburg
Swaziland
sub-Saharan Africa
Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference
Mswati III
Mswati
Swazis
Surfing Madonna mosa ic sparks Encinitas debate over graffiti
In Encinitas California the Surfing Madonna mosaic of Our Lady of Guadalupe riding a wave drew thousands of visitors since April graffiti under a train bridge. City officials consider removing it while majority praise its beauty and fund art conservation efforts and potential relocation.
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Calif
Madonna
California
Los Angeles
Museum of Contemporary Art
Little Tokyo
Chaz Rojorquez
Howard the Duck
Lee Quinones
New York City
Twitter
Facebook
Jack Quick
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Juan Diego
Cincinnati
Ohio
Jules Itzkoff
Itzkoff
America
James Bond
Mexico
Bond
Cardiff
Art Conservation Agency
Sculpture Conservation Studio
Cody Crawford
Religion calendar notes local church services and events
Amherst Congregational UCC at 379 S Main St lists a German service at 7 p.m. June 11 with refreshments. A grief support group meets 7 p.m. July 6. Celebrate Freedom at Steele Stadium July 3 from 11 a.m. to noon with Rev. Todd Gulley and a food drive for Amherst Food Bank. Providence Church offers Hometown Nazareth VBS June 20–24 for K–5 at $20 per child. Additional events follow across Elyria area churches with varied schedules and contact numbers.
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Amherst Congregational United Church OF Christ
S. Main St
Steele Stadium
Todd Gulley
Amherst Food Bank
Providence Church
Detroit Road
Nazareth” Vacation Bible School
Providencechurch.us
Elyria Abundant Life Christian Center
Morgan Ave
David McKenny
Church OF the Rock Ministry
Broad St
Addie L
Paul Nolen
Elyria Baptist Church
Gathering Community Church
Midway Mall
Island Safari
Sears
Centurytel
Laporte United Methodist Church
Grafton Road
SonSurf
Beach
Chronicle-Telegram
East Ave
Religion News
Bonnie Santos
P.O
Elyria
Bsantos
Chroniclet.cc
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Judy Treible
Gyro
Ccu
Anthea Beletsis
Virgin of Guadalupe
Amherst
Avon
Gold & Silver Exchange
Elyria Cour Pre
Grafton
North Ridgeville
ST. Julie Billiart Catholic Church
Lear Nagle Road
Vermilion
Vermilion Evangelical & Reformed Church
Grand St
Wellington United Church OF Huntington
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