Monday, March 29, 2004 Massachusetts moves toward recognizing civil unions U.N. nuncio says Vatican-Israeli ties important for church, pluralism Three federal courts hear challenges to partial-birth abortion ban Cell phone antenna plan divides Vermont parish Catholic-Methodist dialogue drafting report on what church is Vatican official: Bishops accused of abuse could face church trial Pope says 'silent cry' of children should stir world's conscience Pope meets members of American Jewish aid agency Pope says path to holiness passes through confessional Cardinal says Holy Spirit is antidote to ecumenical fatigue, tensions Vatican official says religions can help fight racism by example Kenya rules for constitutional referendum day after bishops' request As election approaches, bishops warn South Africans against apathy Vatican Library begins using computer chips to identify volumes Bishop Untener of Saginaw loses battle with leukemia at age 66 Senator recommends CRS head for spot on U.S. foreign aid board Brothers tell personal stories of impact of clergy sex abuse Bishop sentenced to 1,000 hours of service, four years probation |