17 September 2004
 Cardinal ParadoxJohn AllenAt a time of an ailing Pope, the voice of Joseph Ratzinger is increasingly heard as that of the Vatican. And yet, the Church?s enforcer is also a singular freethinker. From American politicians, to women, and Turkey, his views have dominated the headlines this year Church in the World?Listen to your lay people?, Pope tells US bishops |
AmericasEl Salvador pours cold water on plea to reopen Romero case | AsiaIndian priest's murder prompts fear of police cover-up |
RomePope prays for victims of terror |
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