Catholic News Headlines / Links [6-26-09]

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Italian magazine claims heated debates are occurring in the Vatican; Topics of debate said to include inter-religious dialogue, role of the Secretary of State, and the quick beatification of JP2 [6/26]

Doctor foresees "government takeover of medicine" with forced rationing of care, doctors abandoning practices; Claims government-run health care "will bode ill for doctors and medicine"; Says it's time to "take back medicine for patients" [6/26]

Don't expect them to read what they vote on! Health-care plan on fast track: Senate Majority Leader won't commit to giving a week for senators and public to review health-care reform bill [6/26]

Leader of Ethiopian Orthodox 'Church' announces plans to display what it claims is the Ark of the Covenant; Not clear if any proof of authenticity will be offered [6/26]

Paraguayan bishop identifies four areas of "filth" that need to be overcome by certain priests in the country [6/26]

New weekly TLM announced in Massachusetts [6/26]

Unlikely ally? ACLU files legal brief in support of Diocese of Bridgeport over 'lobbying' activities [6/26]

Promiscuity alert: FDA approves generic 'Plan B' drug; Pro-lifers point to more procured abortions coinciding with increased promoting of the 'morning-after' pill [6/26]

Obama begins push for amnesty for illegals despite governments citing the "growing number of illegals" as "a major strain on health care costs, crime and overcrowded schools" [6/26]

Pro-life demonstrator carrying image of aborted baby nearly run over by abortion advocate in CA; Second case of attempted vehicular assault in recent times [6/26]

Irish bishops' agency that provides counseling for married couples says conflicts over Internet activities are a "significant" and rising cause of marital strain [6/26]

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