Thursday, February 2, 2006 Spokane Diocese offers $45.7 million settlement to 75 abuse victims Bishop's official urges halt to FDA approval of RU-486 New Orleans women take case for hurricane assistance to Washington Catholic Charities head criticizes budget as 'morally objectionable' Intelligent design belittles God, says Vatican Observatory director Japanese Peruvians migrate to Japan in search of better life Swazis show apathy for new constitution, political life, says bishop Pope thanks world's religious, celebrates day for consecrated life Detroit cardinal renews a lifelong vow -- to root for the Steelers Colorado skier goes to Turin Olympics with faith, family in tow Indiana death-row inmate joins Catholic Church before he is executed |