Wednesday, November 17, 2004 Bishops join new U.S. ecumenical forum Bishops receive report from task force on bishops, politicians Bishops approve first official adult catechism for U.S. Catholics Bishops approve gathering yearly data on new sex abuse cases, costs Officials say pope, Reagan shared Cold War data, but lacked alliance Electronic voting at bishops' meeting has its ups and downs North American College launches $25 million capital campaign Bishops approve liturgical texts for Hispanic Catholic rituals Knights' museum offers early view of Holy Land through lithographs Bishops approve plan to emphasize marriage and family Pope greets families of Italians killed in Iraq one year ago Hotel owners hope Bethlehem initiative drums up Christmas business Anglican, Catholic representatives discuss next steps in dialogue Church leaders discuss importance of common prayer texts Romans, like many Italians, increasingly opt for cremation Bishop Gregory calls for international action in Darfur Polish officials said pope's health will dictate potential pilgrimage New Jersey Catholic girl recovers from coma, says faith helped her |