51.  The government has permitted the church to bring in several dozen additional foreign priests, something Catholic officials insisted upon before the papal visit.

52.  The newspaper is controlled by Archbishop Norberto Rivera, the senior Catholic official in Mexico.

53.  The Papua New Guinea Defense Force said it is investigating the allegation, which could not be immediately confirmed by Catholic officials in the capital, Port Moresby.

54.  The poll was the latest indication that Catholic officials have not won over the public in their efforts to handle the abuse scandal.

55.  He will meet with Czech bishops and catholic officials Friday.

56.  Catholic officials in Sarajevo preparing for the event received a death threat against the pope at the end of last month.