Catholic News Headlines / Links [12-22-09]

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Man who attempted to assassinate Pope John Paul II in 1981 may be released from prison in January 2010 [12/22]

Cross, presents for needy children stolen from Catholic church in LA; Parish hopes to replace gifts [12/22]

'Loophole' in abortion law means woman who killed her newborn can't be prosecuted [12/22]

More details emerge re: the Vatican-SSPX discussions; Head of the SSPX delegation says 'common doctrinal reference point' for the talks - which are being taped & filmed by both sides - is the Magisterium prior to the Council [12/22]

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