Catholic News Headlines / Links [12-19-09]

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Pope Pius XII, Pope John Paul II, and others declared 'venerable', Bl. Mary MacKillop and others "qualified for canonization" [12/19]

Sioux City Diocese will restore historic church damaged by fire [12/19]

Sen. Nelson "caves in"; Senator will support healthcare bill with abortion funding; Pro-lifers "dismayed" [12/19]

Vatican seeks to protect "the name, image and any symbols of the Pope" [12/19]

In response to the disobedient "What If We Just Said Wait?" campaign against the more accurate Mass translation, supporters of the new translation launch a "We've Waited Long Enough" counter-petition [12/19]

Irish bishops "at odds" over resignations [12/19]

The maniple was never abrogated [12/19]

Study says nearly 70% of the world's population live in countries which restrict religious liberty [12/19]

Rebellious Spanish clergy repudiate appointment of new "conservative" bishop, call for married priests [Refresher: Why Priestly Celibacy? [12/19]

USCCB News Release: "‘Abortion compromise' does not address core problem in Senate health bill", Statement says "legislation will be morally unacceptable 'unless and until' it complies with longstanding current laws on abortion funding such as the Hyde amendment" [12/19]

Time to choose another cruise line? Celebrity Cruises curtails practice of providing priests on cruises [12/19]

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