Wednesday, March 1, 2006 Israel-Palestine peace still possible, U.S. religious leaders say Ash Wednesday message points to need for God, says Biloxi bishop Iowa Lutheran-Catholic effort targets root causes of poverty Nashville native ordained as diocese's new bishop Church backs Maryland effort to reward businesses that aid education Bishops say Catholic agencies can't help same-sex couples adopt Pope says Bible meditation leads to conversion, charity during Lent Jewish, Catholic leaders agree: God is creator, life is sacred Vatican removes title 'patriarch of the West' after pope's name Pope says Lenten conversion draws people closer to God, others Bishop apologizes that diocese in England slid millions into debt Retiring USCCB official awarded Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Cross New teacher lays down the law -- and picks up the books Computer-whiz cardinal answers medical questions as Vatican official |