Wednesday, December 3, 2003 Religious leaders urge stronger U.S. role in Middle East peace Bishops call Massachusetts same-sex decision a 'national tragedy' Albany priests urge U.S. bishops to consider optional celibacy Sudanese bishop hopes U.S. Catholics will help keep his church alive Pain of confronting abuse can lead to healing, say priest, minister Souper Bowl gears up for annual football-themed charity drive Marquette gets $1.2 million to address nursing shortage Pope says God saves people from political, spiritual oppression Vatican says efforts to feed hungry should include small-farm support Pope encourages medical research without destroying embryos Road closures help economy in Palestinian village, residents say Chaldean church elects Baghdad-based archbishop as new patriarch Mel Gibson denies request to show his film at Vatican conference New York 'God Squad' priest reveals he has Parkinson's Teacher follows NFL dream through 42 states to 31 stadiums |
