Friday, October 7, 2005 Orange Diocese makes progress in retiring debt after sex-abuse cases Protect human rights of allies, enemies, bishop tells senators Denver gathering opens yearlong celebration of EWTN's 25th year Thousands gather at Marian shrine to pray, dedicate statue for life Like other evacuees, Louisiana priests who fled Rita face unknowns Newspaper: Vatican to bar active gays, allow celibate gays as priests Some bishops say church must reconsider role for married priests Deja vu: First week of synod follows patterns from past Cardinals say Communion for Catholic politicians not a private matter Bishop says Communion distribution at huge Masses must be dignified Eucharist gives hope to those in war, says Iraqi patriarch Weakened Brazilian bishop ends hunger strike after negotiations German newspaper says Pope Benedict was spied on when he was cardinal Historian outlines steps to save Catholic identity of universities |
