Tuesday, October 18, 2005 Black Catholics gather for Mass on first day of Millions More events University symposium tackles complicated end-of-life choices Catholic schools in New Orleans area honored at stressful time Author relishes chance to introduce 'new' poetry by Merton Georgetown University to offer doctorate in religious pluralism Pope, synod members gather for eucharistic adoration to show devotion Pope Benedict's public appearances drawing huge crowds Synod proposes greater vocations efforts, no easing of celibacy rules Cardinal says synod won't propose married priests, women deacons Bishops from mainland China express regret they couldn't attend synod Philippine archbishop says government policy should be challenged Former secretary says he expects late pope's beatification in June Pope confers human rights award on Czech bishop, Polish intellectual Underground Bishop Zhang, 90, dies in China Artist finds designing kids' page more fulfilling than corporate work CARA honors Sister Katarina Schuth for seminary research Blessed Hurtado worked to attack roots of injustice |