Thursday, May 12, 2005 Bishops to revise clergy sex abuse charter, norms Uzbekistan added to list of violators of religious liberties Closed New Orleans church converted to adult day-care facility Study shows Islamic countries' constitutions guard religious freedom New prayer program honors Virgin Mary as 'mother of refugees' Jewelers proud of papal blessing that followed gift of icon to parish Brooklyn auxiliary retires; new auxiliaries named for Seattle Pope hopes more nations establish diplomatic ties with Vatican Bishop says exiled leader's return begins reconciliation for Lebanese Diaconate association presents annual awards in New Orleans Pope pauses at Guadalupe statue to offer prayers, especially for moms Redemption a core theme as Sister Prejean adds new directions to work |