61.   But officials of the Reform movement, which runs the kindergarten, blamed Orthodox Jewish leaders who agitate against them.

62.   But Orthodox leaders flatly rejected his overtures and planned to boycott a meeting later Sunday between the pope and leaders of Ukrainian religious denominations.

63.   But Orthodox leaders accused the Vatican of trying to poach converts on their territory.

64.   Even though Orthodox leaders rejected that idea, on Sunday there were indications that the compromise efforts might be making headway.

65.   He also toured Slovenia in the former Yugoslavia, but has not been to Serbia, apparently because of resistance from Orthodox leaders.

66.   He also was at odds with other Orthodox leaders who seek closer ties with the Vatican.

67.   It organized a similar gathering on environmental dangers on Greek island of Patmos last September, which also served as a meeting of the Orthodox leaders.

68.   Neeman was well received at the Reform convention because he insisted on attending despite pressures from Orthodox leaders that he stay away.

69.   Orthodox leader Lamm, however, defended Lieberman.

70.   Orthodox leaders view the Eastern Rite as a Vatican attempt to destabilize their church.