Thursday, July 17, 2008 Critics say Massachusetts bill could aid growth of same-sex marriage Reports on Catholic losses to evangelicals called 'exaggerated' U.S. church official says Haiti desperately needs political stability Pope formally welcomed to Australia with 21-gun salute, military band Pope urges young people to respect life by safeguarding all creation Aborigines play prominent role in pope's welcome to Australia For some, absence of Iraqis dampens joy of welcoming pope to WYD In txts, BXVI urges WYD pilgrims to proclaim Christ & his luv Church aid workers in Spain learn to focus on whole person Bishops, First Nations chief meet to discuss healing, reconciliation Canonization cause formally opened for Father Kapaun, Korean War hero President Bush joined hundreds who gathered for Snow's funeral Divine Word priest once jailed by Chinese authorities dies at 92 |