Catholic News Headlines / Links [11-4-09]

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Vatican spokesman says ruling requiring crucifixes be removed from Italian schools "was received in the Vatican with shock and sadness" [11/4]

Vatican post office issues first Braille stamps to commemorate 200th anniversary of the Catholic inventor of the Braille system for the blind [11/4]

Good news: Maine voters reject homosexual 'marriage' law [11/4]

Tuesday's elections a "shot in the arm" for pro-life movement [11/4]

Dominicans apologize for scandal caused by nun who served as a volunteer abortion escort and inform the sister that "her actions are in violation of her profession as a Dominican religious"; Prelates are reportedly discussing "remedial action", possibly including excommunication & dismissal from her order [11/4]

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