POPE ON FRANCISCANS AND DOMINICANS: Pope Benedict pays tribute to the
movement of ecclesial reform in the 13th century promoted by the saints Francis and
Dominic..... AMBASSADORS' REFLECTIONS: We continue with our reactions
to Pope Benedict's address to diplomats this week and have exclusive interviews with
the U.S., Australian and Canadian ambassadors to the Holy See...... VOCATIONS
VIEWPOINT: As the U.S. Church celebrates Vocations Awareness Week we discover
why promotion of vocations to the priesthood and religious life is one of the bishops'
top priorities.....