Newsworthy 05/14/07: Pope Controversial Visit to Brazil; Struggle with Ethiopian religious freedom; Evangelical Split Over Global Warming

While the Pope is visiting the country of Brazil to revitalize the faithful, an article cites how his excellency may have missed an opportunity to connect with the growing pentecostal population. Not only did this article state that the Pope has received mix reviews from his visit, but another article from the New Straits Times states that the Pope created some controversy during his visit. More details are found after clicking on the link.

A Washington Post news item and an online African news article report that the recent Ethiopian religious freedom may be a struggle for that country as extremist movements are quickly developing.

Another article on the evangelical split over global warming, this time it is the BBC News reporting on further developments with Jerry Fallwell's opinion and those of theologians and students at local Virginia higher institutions.