Thursday, April 24, 2008 States take up immigration bills as Congress stays on sidelines Papal medallion given to people during visit features Capitol, U.N. Archbishop lauds pope's acknowledgment of Eastern Catholic churches Papal trip volunteers impress nuns with their generosity, spirit Rising food prices highlight controversy over biofuels British legislators amend bill to protect religious criticism of gays Experts say high food prices permanent; bishops urge help for poor Pope urges bishops of Caucasus to witness to Christ through charity Pope praises Vatican prayer project to encourage priests, vocations Quebec's Catholic bishops urge province to protect family farms Religious march on Parliament to encourage climate change fight Quebec's bishops: Ombudsman needed to ensure migrants' rights University's new prize goes to entrepreneur who helps relief groups English cardinal moves closer to sainthood with U.S. deacon's healing |