Catholic News Headlines / Links [8-25-09]

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Bishop D’Arcy pens article defending position in ND controversy; Calls the pro-life group the "true heroes" [8/25]

Say it isn't so: Vatican "downplays" report of proposed changes to restore the sacred at Mass; Says "At the moment, there are no institutional proposals for a modification of the liturgical books currently in use" [8/25]

Another Lourdes miracle? [8/25]

25% of about 1000 surveyed Catholics favor TLM as an alternative to the NO, 12% oppose; Support for TLM higher among those who regularly attend Mass and those with advanced degrees [8/25]

White House concedes that national debt will nearly double over next 10 years [8/25]

Democratic senator calls for hearings on Veterans' guide which may promote euthanasia; Says document raises "a lot of questions" [8/25]

Pope laicizes imprisoned former secretary-general of Pontifical Society for the Propagation of the Faith [8/25]

Time Magazine joins others in confirming that healthcare bills allow taxpayer funding for abortions [8/25]

No help to be expected from Vatican over Jewish groups' displeasure over bishops' statement; However, Cardinal says Catholics "should never cease to evangelize" [8/25]

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