Monday, February 27, 2006 CCC offers Lenten retreats in English, Spanish on radio Standing-room-only Masses a sign of shifting New Orleans population Despite difficult year, Catholic Charities chief sees signs of hope Business owner voices concerns over immigration law hurdles 'Baby Think It Over' program teaches girls motherhood is no easy task Pope says Lenten practices like fasting express faith, not burden Doctrinal head: Openly gay priests make it tough to represent Christ Brazilian samba school changes Carnival float at request of church Pope condemns violence that leaves hundreds dead in Iraq, Nigeria Pope says God loves humans in all stages of life, embryo to old age Polish statistician downplays study showing decline in Mass turnout Pope says Bible helps youths through dark times, deceit, false ideas In Lenten message, Lebanese cardinal denounces political corruption Vatican urges adoption of U.N. law to protect seafarer safety Pope meets with Canadian official, discusses reason, freedom Msgr. Pospishil, expert on Eastern church law, dies at 91 College student says Fort Benning protest a way to stand up for poor Theft of figurine, cemetery vandalism bring hate crime charges Interim director named for bishops' pastoral care of migrants office |