Friday, December 22, 2006 Holy See's U.N. observer mission to get diplomatic privileges Collection of texts, artifacts from Holy Land to tour through 2008 Annual peace pilgrimage points to true meaning of Christmas Group sends soldiers in Iraq holiday items, care packages year-round Even nonreligious people buy some religious goods, study finds Catholic-Baptist conversation held on Scripture, tradition As media influence expands, number of broadcast outlet owners shrinks Our Sunday Visitor, Sadlier publishers announce new collaboration Vatican papal preacher denounces campaign against Christmas symbols French parishes count on foreign priests to preserve the faith Pope says world would be more peaceful if more people believed in God 2007 promises a world of busyness for Pope Benedict Chinese official, Macau bishop discuss China-Vatican sticking points Catholic legislator vows to continue fight against same-sex provision |
