Catholic News Headlines / Links [8-28-09]

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Kennedy funeral "has the potential to be a scandal that will make Notre Dame's Obama day a walk in the park" [8/28]

Another historic parish lost: 170-year-old church sold to opera company [8/28]

Pope sent letter to Kennedy shortly before his death [8/28]

Homeschoolers outperform government-educated students again [8/28]

Diocese of Springfield to close nearly 20% of parishes within next two years [8/28]

UN human rights committee tells member states that they must grant special rights based on "sexual orientation and gender identity" or else they will be in violation of international law [8/28]

Chicago priest that pled guilty to theft sentenced to probation, restitution [8/28]

Poor Santa Fe: SF Archbishop criticizes bishops who opposed ND scandal; Ignoring the obligation imposed by canon law (not to mention conscience), Archbishop says withholding Holy Communion from pro-abort politicians is a "hysterical" reaction [8/28]

Uruguay representatives approve bill allowing s*domites to adopt [8/28]

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