Catholic News Headlines / Links [7-8-09]

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Pope fulfills previously announced intention to join Pontifical Commission 'Ecclesia Dei' to the CDF; Announcement made in Motu Proprio "Ecclesiae unitatem"; Pope states that the problems still to be examined with the SSPX are "essentially doctrinal in nature" and says he wishes "in particular to show paternal solicitude towards the Society of Saint Pius X, with the aim of rediscovering the full communion of the Church" [7/8]

IRS "harasses" pro-life group [7/8]

House Majority Leader says healthcare reform bill would "have very few votes" if legislators had to read the bill before voting on it; Finds it humorous that group wants lawmakers to pledge to read the bill before voting [7/8]

Obama's controversial choice for Ambassador to Malta "somewhat of a poisoned chalice" for the Catholic country [7/8]

No free speech: Sotomayor ruled to censor 'Christian' group's billboards containing bible verse condemning homosexuality [7/8]

"Playing God": Scientists destroy human embryos to "create sp*rm"; Researchers claim they will eventually be able to create a child "using only genetic material from the mother without a man's involvement" [7/8]

Government to blame for housing crisis: Congressional report says government-subsidized Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac were "chief culprits" in housing crisis; Strategy to provide housing for those who couldn't afford it "led to one of the biggest ponzi schemes ever" [7/8]

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