Wednesday, November 12, 2003 Bishops told of national sex abuse response plans Bishops unanimously back document on agriculture, food, farmworkers Bishops approve document on popular devotions Bishops approve reduced budget, no rise in assessments Partnership between U.S. and Ugandan Catholics essential, bishop says Bishops to study draft rules for accepting foreign priests Like clockwork, demonstrators show up at bishops' meeting Bishops approve conflict-of-interest, social responsibility policies Zambia, hit hard by AIDS crisis, needs U.S. help, says priest Pope says prayer should lead to sharing of others' joy, pain Top cardinal denounces Israeli plans to complete security wall Pope condemns car bomb attack in southern Iraq, offers condolences Vatican conference looks at pastoral, medical aspects of depression Mexican amendment makes it easier for elected officials to go to Mass Education holds key to societal harmony, says Vatican official Archbishop Sheehan elected USCCB secretary Experts at Vatican conference split on genetically modified foods Bishops told of peace issues needing church perspectives Attorney says church faces 'multifaceted affront' in public arena In a first for Brooklyn Diocese, bishop attends Ramadan dinner |