Catholic News Headlines / Links [7-3-09] (early edition)

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Cardinal says Pope "does not exclude the possibility of undertaking a more detailed examination" of St. Paul's remains; Such an investigation would require the dismantling of the papal altar and the thirteenth century baldachin, "a difficult and delicate task" [7/3]

Possibly to "soften" coverage of upcoming visit with Pope, Obama meets with selected members of the Catholic press; President promises a "robust conscience cause", jokes about ND controversy [7/3]

Pope approves a dozen decrees concerning miracles, martyrdom, heroic virtues; Among those approved is miracle attributed to Cardinal Newman [7/3]

Obama nominates "'pro-life' Catholic sellout" as ambassador to Malta; Choice of this "Obama cheerleader" criticized by pro-lifers [7/3]

Not clear how conventional treatment can be definitively ruled out: Woman who received medical treatment for cancer said to be "miraculously cured" after praying to Bl. Francis Seelos, wearing relic; Could lead to canonization if accepted as miracle [7/3]

Bishop of Lancaster rebukes bishops who "refuse to give unequivocal public support to the teachings of the Church"; Refers to a "conspiracy of silence" [7/3]

AZ man who dropped off girlfriend for abortion pulls gun on pro-life advocate [7/3]

ALL says pro-abortion violence is "on the rise"; Documented acts of violence against pro-life advocates number in the thousands [7/3]

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