Catholic News Headlines / Links [10-13-09]

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Abducted Irish priest seen alive in Philippines; Military to close off area where he is believed to be held captive [10/13]

Historical church in Diocese of Portland to close today [10/13]

Pope Benedict to follow in JPII's footsteps: Will be second pope to visit Rome's Jewish synagogue [10/13]

Modern fundraiser? Young priest beats professional poker coach to win $100K in televised poker game [10/13]

As negotiations near, SSPX leader says "the solution to the crisis is a return to the past"; Thinks talks could take "quite a long time" [10/13]

Another Notre Dame scandal: Supposedly Catholic university gives financial assistance to students to participate in 'gay rights' demonstration which advocates homosexual 'marriage' [10/13]

Cardinal Archbishop of Mexico City warns that "the divorce between Church and State could cause our ruin" [10/13]

Army's top civilian leader endorses Kansas priest for Medal of Honor; Priest is also under consideration for canonization by the Church [10/13]

More proof Catholic schools may not be safe: 'Catholic' high school to host performance of a "c*ndom-endorsing s*x-education play" which was written by an open l*sbian [10/13]

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