Thursday, September 29, 2005 Catholic leaders urge full funding of health services after Katrina Vatican backs cardinal's decision to remove 11 priests from ministry Bishop outlines vision for 'bolder, more effective' teaching of faith Bishops' anti-poverty program distributes nearly $9 million in grants Negotiations under way over giving hurricane aid to religious schools Church, synagogue library groups to aid libraries damaged by Katrina Masses, prayers taking place in midst of Katrina recovery Russian Orthodox bishop appeals for Catholic-Orthodox alliance Dialogue partners must measure their progress in love, says Jesuit Pope says bishop must discuss poor, women, youths to show God's love Pope tells religious that church still needs their prayers, service Mexican cardinal's report to pope criticizes ruling party World Communications Day theme focuses on media cooperation Vatican announces formally that pope won't preside at beatifications Mexican environmentalist freed after 10 months in prison Minnesota priest to serve as chaplain with Army combat team |