Monday, July 24, 2006 Prayers can change hearts, archbishop says at Mass for Mideast peace Advocate for the poor reluctantly steps down after 35-year career House passes bill to protect pledge from federal court rulings Bishop, LCWR urge U.S. leaders to work to quickly end Mideast strife Saudi Arabia said to take some steps to address religious extremism New building a dream come true for Denver day shelter for homeless Pope calls for end to Mideast violence, states concern for civilians Cardinal says commission to review alleged apparitions at Medjugorje Franciscans kidnapped in Haiti released unharmed Methodists adopt Catholic-Lutheran declaration on justification Swazi church plans campaign to teach people about new constitution Catholic aid agencies provide emergency funds to Middle East victims Retiring advocate for the poor brought human faces to policy debates Pope, on vacation, confirms he is working on book Father Robert Baumiller, noted Jesuit biologist, dies at age 75 Ignatius stops sale of Charlotte Church works after singer's TV pilot |