Monday, November 13, 2006 Bishops' leader says growing 'coarseness' in society affects church Bishops urge nonpartisan talks on 'responsible transition' in Iraq Bishops return to spiritual home in Baltimore for Mass before meeting Congress has more pro-life Democrats; may raise wages, aid immigrants Missouri bishops decry win for cloning, embryonic stem-cell amendment Bible exhibition in Washington a feast for bibliophiles, biblicists Pope praises Japan's efforts to stop North Korean nuclear tests Algerian scholar says he and pope discussed Islam, violence, faith Colombian church hopes for prisoner exchange despite recent violence Pope says unequal distribution of resources must end to stop famine Pope to Swiss bishops: No picking and choosing on morals French bishops support reconciliation, regulation of Tridentine Mass Chinese nuns reach settlement with attackers over land dispute In Turkey, pope to meet with Orthodox, Muslim, government leaders Kansas farming couple receives top rural life award Retired Tucson bishop in 'very serious' condition in Phoenix hospital |