Catholic News Headlines / Links [12-7-09]

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Long Island priest & "close friend" of former NYC Mayor Giuliani cleared of abuse allegations [12/7]

Vandals shatter windows & doors at Toledo's "newest and largest Catholic cemetery" [12/7]

Over 500 abuse claims have been filed against Oregon Province Jesuits in advance of November deadline [12/7]

Planned Parenthood faces financial difficulties according to Harvard Business School case study [12/7]

Bishop Murray expected to resign over handling of Irish abuse allegations [12/7]

Catholic king of Spain faces excommunication if he signs bill liberalizing abortion [12/7]

Irish prelates to meet with Pope Benedict to discuss abuse report [12/7]

Amendment to remove abortion funding from healthcare bill has been "officially filed" [12/7]

First U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican dies at age 95 [12/7]

RI Governor, Former senator Santorum defend Bishop Tobin over "public battle" between the bishop and Patrick Kennedy [12/7]

Pope tells leaders at "climate summit" that "caring for God's creation requires they adopt sober and responsible lifestyles" [12/7]

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