Catholic News Headlines / Links [11-6-09]

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Italian Prime Minister says court ruling regarding crucifixes is "not binding" [11/6]

USCCB says plan to isolate funding for abortion in healthcare reform proposals is a "money-laundering system" that "does nothing to address pro-life concerns" [11/6]

Man arrested in connection with nun's killing is charged with "unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and criminal damage to property", not her murder [11/6]

Elderly Catholic priest and 11 other pro-lifers arrested at Pelosi's office for tearing up healthcare bill, "page by page", and "[strewing] it on the floor]" amid chants of "kill the bill" [11/6]

Pro-life groups form coalition calling for "massive" reform of CCHD; Coalition wants Catholics to boycott November collection & drop coupon in collection basket noting their diverted contribution [11/6]

New monthly TLM in Nashville [11/6]

Proposed new USCCB directive concerning nutrition & hydration: "As a general rule, there is an obligation to provide patients with food and water, including medically assisted nutrition and hydration for those who cannot take food orally. This obligation extends to patients in chronic conditions (e.g., the ‘persistent vegetative state’) who can reasonably be expected to live indefinitely if given such care." [11/6]

One small victory: After protests, Frankfort's "holiday tree" will now be called a "Christmas tree" [11/6]

Santorum says he is "appalled at the Catholic bishops" [11/6]

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