Thursday, April 5, 2007 New study of U.S. Catholics cites young adults as problem for church Illinois Catholic leaders criticize proposed HPV vaccination mandate Despite bishops' urging, Virginia legislators expand death penalty Easter parade showcases Illinois parish's pro-life commitment Montana Catholic newspaper accepts ads, begins monthly publication Pope encourages priests to be inspired by Christ's sacrifice, love Pope says only Jesus' body, blood can purify, save humanity British bishop welcomes Iran's decision to release British sailors Sources say Vatican likely to ask for Vietnamese priest's clemency Catholic Church in China: 'Two faces' expressing one faith From special ed to finding water, Chinese church offers social help China's one-child policy takes toll on vocations, church leaders say As veteran bishops die, China steps up pressure on new generation In northeastern China, diocese works to eliminate stigma of AIDS Seminarians, nuns need formation directors, say Chinese religious Second-graders at Denver Catholic school re-enact Last Supper Writer of Vatican's Way of Cross reflections awed over responsibility Under communists, Chinese Catholics struggled to keep faith alive For religious who study abroad, returning to China can be a challenge |
