2) But Chief Rabbi challenges Hawking in row over origins of the universe. By Riazat Butt.

...through the Apostolic Constitution "Anglicanorum Coetibus" created by Pope Benedict XVi.

The number of priestly vocations in Ireland has dipped below England and Walesw for the first time in living memory, new figures reveal. By Jerome Taylor.

...in a detailed, nationwide survey this year. By Randy Boswell.

...during which he will beatify Cardinal John Henry Newman on September 19.

Bishops in various parts of the world have raised provocative questions about whether clerical culture has either caused or abetted the priest sex abuse tragedy. By Tom Roberts.

Who is Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet, the new Prefect of the Congregation for Bishops? By Michael W. Higgins.

...in charge of the southern African region.

A report on a conference of theologians on Liberation Theology held in Chicago Oct 29-31, 2008. By John L. Allen, Jr.

1) A story of two scandals, and; 2) A clarification. By Daniel O'Rourke.

2) The Final Statement from the International Federation for a Renewed Catholic Ministry "An Appeal from Vienna".

2) One of the latest developments inside the Vatican which underscores the point of the above column. By Richard McBrien.

2) Followed by an editorial on this interview in The Tablet.

re: the organization in the United States founded by Archbishop Milingo of Zambia.

2) Commentary on this Report of the Commission to Inquire Into Child Abuse. By Thomas Doyle.

2) Letter to the Editor of the Ottawa Citizen on This Ordination. By Jim Noonan.

2) Pope Calls Priestly Sex Abuse 'Heinous Crime'.