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Latest NewsIslamist faces trial for blasphemy4 October 2012An Islamist preacher is standing trial for destroying a Bible outside the US Embassy in Cairo in a rare instance of Egypt's blasphemy laws being used against a critic of Christianity. Ahmed Mohammed Abdullah, aka Abu Islam, a preacher involved with a Salafist TV channel, was filmed committing the act on 11 September amid furious demonstrations against the anti-Islam film, Innocence of Muslims, made by Coptic Christians living in the US. Egypt's general prosecutor has issued arrest warrants for seven US-based Copts and one American citizen for their roles in propagating the film. Meanwhile, authorities in California detained Nakoula Basseley Nakoula, the man believed to be behind the film, for violating his probation terms for a previous conviction. For other recent bulletins, select from the list here: |
 Latest NewsNichols: redefining marriage would reduce its meaning Francis condemns inhumane cult of money and 'worship' of markets School fights Gove sports field plan In this week’s issueAn easeful death? ‘Give the poor the oil that anoints them with dignity: a job’ ‘Migrants bring the vitality of non-Western spirituality’ Cosmic connection of the heart Gross, and not so moral Yes, we can confirm The Tablet BlogAbigail Frymann Does Cardinal O’Brien deserve banishment or pardon? He at least owes us an explanation Elena Curti, Deputy Editor Don’t stop there, Justine Greening, the current model of aid is problematic Bishop Kevin Dowling, guest contributor Welby's right - St Benedict has much to offer banking reform efforts Laurence Freeman OSB
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