Tuesday, December 9, 2003 Archbishop urges lawmakers to vote in accord with church teaching Disabilities advocate in Oregon sees progress in past 25 years Creches from around the world give various views of Christmas story Parishioners, schoolchildren help soldiers, families mark holidays Overlapping Jewish, Christian holidays can be done right, says group Pope encourages Paraguay to promote values strengthening democracy Vatican officials attend private screening of Gibson's 'The Passion' Slovakian bishops warn of 'spiritual struggle' after EU accession Indonesian bishop rejects aid intended for East Timorese refugees European church council urges closer ties with Muslims Nun, born same year as her favorite team, may make Fan Hall of Fame Senior's Candlelights book series seeks to spread kindness |