Catholic News Headlines / Links [1-19-10]

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Pontifical Mission Societies reports on losses in Haiti; Hospital being forced to treat injured without anesthetics as supply has run out [1/19]

New study says mortality rates from "all causes" are "significantly" higher with increased television viewing; Each hour spent daily in front of TV may be associated with 18% increased risk of cardiovascular disease related death [1/19]

Vietnamese government denies blowing up crucifix, blocks Catholic news sites; Government says it "dismantled" the crucifix but bishop says "No, it was not dismantled as distorted by The Vietnamese News Agency in a report that contradicted the statement of the archdiocese of Hanoi" [1/19]

'Prominent rabbi' calls Israel's behavior towards the Holy See "outrageous" [1/19]

Aid is failing to reach many earthquake victims in Haiti [1/19]

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