Thursday, August 18, 2005 Fear seen hindering immigrants from getting church weddings Bishop, sisters provide blessings under the big top Despite declining numbers, young nuns more optimistic than ever Religions see world differently than media does, faith leaders say Bishop cites "national impact" of denying politicians Communion Pope lands in Germany, calls World Youth Day sign of church vitality Young people on banks, in Rhine, give pope rousing welcome to Germany Disappointment, anticipation fill square as pilgrims await pope Bishops stress importance of Eucharist in catechetical sessions Soldier returns to seminary studies for Seattle after stint in Iraq In Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Finnish and Catholic isn't an oxymoron Founder of National Catholic Office for Deaf dies in St. Louis |
