FEBRUARY 26, 2007

SPIRITUAL EXERCISES: Pope Benedict marks the start of the Lenten season..
CAIRO CONTACTS: Recalling Pope John Paul's visit to Egypt, a top Vatican official invites the head of Al-Azhar to Rome..
ANGLICAN ISSUES: Behind the scenes at a key meeting of Anglican leaders in Tanzania..
PLACE AT THE TABLE: The diocese of Westminster pioneers a new initiative to support homosexual Catholics..