Catholic News Headlines / Links [12-1-09]

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Pope Benedict's prayer intentions for December [12/1]

Let's hope it's just the beginning: Pope Benedict celebrates Mass ad orientem in Pauline Chapel [12/1]

After exhausting all options, Connecticut Diocese finally turns over documents [12/1]

Archdiocese of San Francisco loses tax appeal, faces $14 million tax bill [12/1]

Vatican coins may soon be issued "as real money" [12/1]

Ignoring the plight of murdered unborn babies, Patrick Kennedy uses "religious rhetoric" to promote pro-abortion healthcare legislation; Legislator declines to answer questions regarding his dispute with Bishop Tobin [12/1]

How sad: 'Catholic' college in Michigan posts job opening for nurse at Planned Parenthood [12/1]

Pro-lifers "vow to fight" measure targeting pro-life pregnancy centers in Baltimore [12/1]

Heirs fight against archdiocesan plans to reinter the late Cardinal O'Connell; Previously, the Cardinal had himself ordered reinterment of priests when first purchasing land to be used for archdiocesan headquarters [12/1]

Archbishop of St. Louis responds to 'gay rights' protesters who plan to demonstrate outside the Cathedral each Sunday in Advent [12/1]

Canadian bishop who violated parishioners' rights by mandating Communion in the hand blatantly rejects Vatican authority: In response to complaint, says "I am well aware of what the congregation has decided but quite frankly, it is not their call. It is mine." [12/1]

Pathetic: D.C. City Council approves homosexual 'marriage' law [12/1]

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