Catholic News Headlines / Links [7-28-09]

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Pope to be made honorary citizen of town where he's spending his vacation [7/28]

More from Obama’s pro-abort, radical 'population control' Science Czar: A child "given the essential early socializing experiences and sufficient nourishing food during the crucial early years after birth, will ultimately develop into a human being" [7/28]

Boston archdiocese raising 'retirement age' for priests from 70 to 75 due to priest shortage [7/28]

Big surprise (Not!): HBO & ABC top the list of pro-s*domite networks according to compilation by homosexual advocacy group; Group says 24% of ABC's programming has homosexuals portrayed in a "positive light"; Parents' organization encourages viewers concerned about programming being "hijacked" by homosexuals to express their opinion to the networks [7/28]

Catholic Bishops Conference of Japan advises bishops, priests & religious to refuse lay "judge duty", even if refusal results in a fine; Says participation would be a violation of Canon Law [7/28]

AARP executive disputes healthcare bill euthanasia concerns; Others say concerns are valid [7/28]

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