51.   A Christian leader urged officials to rid the province of Islamic paramilitary troops who have been blamed for inciting violence.

52.   A papal visit has in the past been an occasion for Christian leaders from countries throughout the region to gather.

53.   Also, Christian leaders met U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell in an effort to end the standoff between Israeli troops and Palestinian gunmen inside the church.

54.   Also attending were delegates from Europe and the United States and some Christian leaders.

55.   Among those who viewed the religious right unfavorably, more than half supported McCain, who had criticized some Christian conservative political leaders.

56.   At the village, mourners demanded the repeal of the controversial blasphemy law, and Christian leaders threatened to launch nationwide demonstrations.

57.   But Christian leaders insist the courts must decide the matter.

58.   But Christian leaders said it was up to the courts to decide.

59.   But last week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised Christian leaders he would help resolve the problem, and Israeli police ordered a halt to the mosque renovations.

60.   But the idea was dropped, apparently to calm any Muslims upset about a Christian leader encroaching on Islamic holy ground.