Monday, December 5, 2005 Letter urges Congress to lift restrictions on legal services for poor Bishops debate whether Vatican document is total ban on gays New Orleans Catholic colleges gear up for January reopening Shrine welcomes Christmas with 250,000 lights, 200 Nativity scenes Workers in AIDS ministry say roles have changed, but work remains Parish event for high school students combines Mass, supper, 'Narnia' CCC airs Advent series on Web; streaming video project has new name Vatican Christmas concert weathers small storm of controversy Sanctuary in Israel cares for biblical beasts of burden -- donkeys Abortion is crime against society, says Pope Benedict Culture of disbelief among threats to religious freedom, says pope Pope tells Polish bishops their holiness is tool for evangelization Australian cardinal says fight against death penalty is uphill battle Zimbabwean church official says elections don't help starving people Pope, Palestinian prime minister discuss peace process, challenges Stepson sees 'Narnia' author as humble, humorous man of courage Prominent Canadian priest reveals he's gay, criticizes Vatican norms |
