Catholic News Headlines / Links [12-10-09]

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In wake of dissent, lack of cooperation, author sets up online support group for sisters who support the Apostolic Visitation of U.S. female religious [12/10]

Regarding defeat of amendment limiting taxpayer funding for abortion in healthcare legislation, U.S. bishops’ Pro-Life Secretariat says "The fight is far from over" [12/10]

Bishop warns that Malaysian government is trying to turn Malaysia into an Islamic state [12/10]

South Texas native chosen as new bishop of Brownsville [12/10]

Pope Benedict says there are encouraging signs of religious freedom in Cuba; Says "It is my hope that tangible signs of openness in the exercise of religious freedom will continue to increase, as has been happening over recent years" [12/10]

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