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Presents an update on Catholic Church- and Catholics-related issues worldwide. Criticisms expressed by the Catholic Priests' Association for Justice; Investigation against Cardinal Michele Giordano of Naples, Italy; Context of the joint pastoral letter issued by three major church organizations in Zambia.

Reports on the criticism of Bishop Michael Sheridan's pastoral letter that Catholics should not receive communion if they vote for politicians who support abortion rights, stem-cell research, euthanasia or same-sex marriage in Colorado. Absence of attempt to actually ban communion for parishioners who did not heed the bishop's letter; Impact of the statement without enforcement.

Reports that the Roman Catholic bishop of Colorado Springs, Michael Sheridan, has issued a pastoral letter saying that American Catholics should not receive communion if they vote for politicians who defy church teaching by supporting abortion rights, same-sex marriage, euthanasia or stem-cell research. Decision of several bishops in the U.S. to deny communion to Catholic politicians who fail to stand with the church; Conflicting directives issued by bishops across the country on whether to discipline errant Catholic politicians.

Reports on the political impact of the pastoral letter of Cardinal Jaime Ortega in Havana, Cuba.

Reports on the pastoral letter issued by Archbishop John Myers in response to spiritual questions following the September 11 terrorist attacks in Newark, New Jersey.

Reports on the decision of several Catholic bishops to withdraw demands for a pastoral letter defending a Jesuit theologian's writings on interreligious dialogue in India. Details on the article published by Father Jacques Dupuis; Reaction of the vatican to the statement of Dupuis.

Focuses on the regret felt by Los Angeles, California Cardinal Roger Mahony for writing a letter in support of cocaine dealer. Release of Carlos Vignali from prison; Overview of the public apology by the Cardinal; Details of the case of Vignali.

Reports developments related to the Catholic Church in the U.S. as of March 2003. Demolition of a cottage owned by the Catholic Worker Movement; Position of the Jesuit-published magazine 'America' on U.S. military aid to Israel; Overview of the pastoral letter issued by bishop Anthony M. Pilla.

Reports on the call by bishops in the Pacific Northwest for an environmental stewardship in the Columbia River. Collaboration between environmentalists and business interests; Overview of the pastoral letter jointly issued by the bishops.

Reports developments to the Catholic Church as of March 2003. Efforts of U.S. bishops to write a pastoral on women; Role of women in the Church; Employment of journalist Rich Heffern at the 'National Catholic Reporter' periodical.

Editorial. Comments on the pastoral letters issued by Catholic Cardinal Roger Mahony of Los Angeles, California. Concept of the letters; Uniformity in rites and language; Relationship between lay people and ordained ministers.

Reports on the pastoral letter from Cardinal Roger Mahony of Los Angeles, California regarding ministerial roles for lay people following the Second Vatican Council. Distinction between ordained priests and lay people; Details of the pastoral letter; Reaction of the public to the letter; Content of the letter.

Reports that Father Richard Vosko proposed that the United States (US) bishops should produce a pastoral letter discussing liturgy. Efforts of Father Vosko to educate Catholics about the liturgical renewal launched by the Second Vatican Council; Remarks from Vosko; Background on other works of Vosko; Proposal of Vosko to have a Catholic media network in the US.

Focuses on the pastoral letter written by Cardinal Roger Mahony, which was videotaped by Liturgy Training Publications and aired at the December 1998 Los Angeles Archdiocesan Liturgy Conference. Overview of the letter; Speech delivered by Precious Blood Father Lucien Deiss; Comments from Franciscan Sister Ann Rehrauer; Highlights of the conference.

Discusses the pastoral letter written by bishop of Saint Cloud, Bishop John F. Kinney. His views on racism; Five major sections of his pastoral letter; Focus on Catholic education and faith formation.

Reports that Adoremus, a conservative liturgical group, has issued a statement critical of Los Angeles, California Cardinal Roger Mahony's pastoral letter. Criticisms against liturgical innovations advocated in the letter; Doctrinal and pastoral difficulties raised by the letter; Reaction of Fr. Gregory Coiro, Mahony's spokesman, to the criticisms.

Reports on the 48-point pastoral letter, titled `For Justice, Reconciliation and Peace in Mexico,' issued by Mexican bishops lamenting the social and economic conditions in Mexico. Failure of economic neoliberal reforms; Concentration of wealth and growth of poverty.

Reports on the pastoral letter issued by Washington Cardinal James Hickey aimed at young people. `Open Hearts to Christ'; Seeking Catholic values.

Reports that Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani gave a speech on his first visit to the Malcolm Shabazz Mosque in Harlem. Number of worshippers attending the mosque; Some customs of the worshippers; Use of arabic.