Catholic News Headlines / Links [12-16-09]

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Pope Benedict says the only laws that can be considered just are "those laws that safeguard the sacredness of human life and reject the acceptance of abortion, euthanasia and unrestrained genetic experiments (and) those laws that respect the dignity of marriage between one man and one woman" [12/16]

Man posing as priest indicted in South Bend; "Father Barney" allegedly defrauded developers out of millions [12/16]

Vatican Apostolic Library expected to re-open in September 2010 [12/16]

Grassroots effort in Ohio urges parishioners to boycott collections over church closings [12/16]

Third abuse inquiry in Ireland "will run until next summer" [12/16]

Second grader sent home from public school over his crucifix drawing; Student also forced to undergo psychological evaluation over stick figure image that the school called a "violent drawing depicting a crucified Jesus with X’s covering his eyes" [12/16]

Vatican website offers option to send virtual Christmas card to Pope Benedict [12/16]

Another priest murdered in Brazil [12/16]

Actor blames Catholic Church for stopping offensive movie sequels; CL "delighted that the boycott worked" [12/16]

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