Catholic News Headlines / Links [12-5-09] (early edition)

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Catholic school in Texas destroyed by fire; No injuries reported [12/5]

Catholics call on bishops to deny Communion to legislators who vote for healthcare reform which covers abortion; Protester says "We’re tired of the treachery and the cowardice of so-called Catholic politicians who rebel against the teachings of Christ"; Bishop Zubik declined to "debate" the mater publicly [12/5]

Catholic high school alumni in Philly archdiocese ban together to purchase school building to prevent its closure [12/5]

Good news for the moment at least: Homosexual 'marriage' backers to postpone efforts against California's Prop 8 "due to lack of popular support" [12/5]

Research project studying "how priests perceive and use the Internet" [12/5]

Preacher of the Pontifical Household cautions priests against "frantic activity" [12/5]

Despite "some incomplete answers", the Apostolic Visitation of U.S. women religious is "moving ahead as planned" [12/5]

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