Catholic News Headlines / Links [12-11-09]

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Pope tells Italian bishops' conference: "When God disappears from man's horizon, humankind loses its sense of direction and risks taking steps towards its own destruction" [12/11]

Pope Benedict meets with president of Vietnam at the Vatican; Vietnamese president says his government is working to open diplomatic relations with the Vatican [12/11]

Suit filed against Cardinal Francis George and the Archdiocese of Chicago alleges discrimination against African-Americans regarding abuse allegations; Audit, however, finds that black victims received an average of 28% higher settlements than white victims [12/11]

Holy See Press Office issues statement concerning Irish abuse report: Says: "After careful study of the report, the Holy Father was deeply disturbed and distressed by its contents. He wishes once more to express his profound regret at the actions of some members of the clergy who have betrayed their solemn promises to God, as well as the trust placed in them by the victims and their families, and by society at large. The Holy Father shares the outrage, betrayal and shame felt by so many of the faithful in Ireland, and he is united with them in prayer at this difficult time in the life of the Church"; Pope Benedict also asks for prayers, intends to address a Pastoral Letter to the faithful in Ireland [12/11]

Pope to visit Fatima in May 2010 [12/11]

First U.S. priest to receive diocesan bishop's permission for public TLM after 1984 'indult' dies at 95 [12/11]

So much for free speech: City of Toronto orders text referring to pro-life group removed from Nativity scene because it allegedly "contravened Toronto's human rights policy" [12/11]

Your tax dollars at work: Wisconsin clinic shown misleading women about abortion in an undercover video is funded by the government [12/11]

Vatican officials express "cautious optimism" regarding recent negotiations with Israel while Israeli media claims talks have reached a "crisis" [12/11]

Another report shows countries with restrictive abortion laws have reduced maternal mortality [12/11]

How sad: Italy approves RU-486 for use in hospitals [12/11]

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