Thursday, December 7, 2006 Bill requiring notice about fetal pain in abortions fails in House Iraqi leader: Islam is religion of freedom with responsibility Bishop Wenski urges more aggressive efforts for peace in Somalia Arson blamed for fire in Spokane cathedral Former Massachusetts Catholic church sold, slated to become a mosque Daily Mass readings now available for download as podcasts Church officials: South Africa's proposal to combat AIDS shows hope 'Christmas rush' takes on new meaning at Irish parish Lebanon's Maronite patriarch warns protests could lead to violence In Bolivia, Maryknoll center tries to model new vision of mission Catholic leaders say new provinces make Mexican church more efficient Environmental activism makes Peruvian priest target of threats Criterion staffer writes Christmas novella about family, faith Couple plans to bring wrongful death suit over destruction of embryo |