Thursday, November 11, 2004 At 29 percent of 109th Congress, Catholics remain largest faith group Spokane Diocese to file for bankruptcy by end of November Pro-life official praises appeal of Oregon assisted suicide case Rural life leaders focus on entrepreneurial spirit in rural America Episcopal ordination of new Los Angeles auxiliary attracts 3,000 'Church is in dire need of renewal,' says Cardinal Dulles Pope expresses closeness to Arafat's family, Palestinian people Australian cardinal calls Catholic translation of Mass texts a priority Moral support: Despite criticism, pope met with Arafat 12 times Arafat asked Saddam to allow Pope John Paul to visit Iraq in 2000 Palestinians in Bethlehem weep at passing of longtime leader Arafat Church leaders praise Arafat; ADL talks of legacy of terrorism Pope honors cardinals, bishops who died since last December Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat unable to shake image of terrorist Eight bishops to become committee chairs after fall meeting Bishop Soto is new episcopal liaison for Catholic youth federation Mother of seven now a nun who lives, ministers in Mexico prison On 1,650th anniversary of Augustine's birth, his relics come to Rome |
