Catholic News Headlines / Links [1-27-10]

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Attempted assassin of Pope John Paul II has applied for a passport; Recently freed Mehmet Ali Agca previously stated that he wanted to visit the Vatican [1/27]

Some good news: Federal immigration judge grants political asylum to German family persecuted for homeschooling; Judge said: "The rights being violated here are basic human rights that no country has a right to violate" and called persecution of homeschoolers "repellent to everything we believe as Americans" [1/27]

As Democrats "put the brakes on healthcare reform", U.S. Bishops send letter to Congress urging "genuine health care reform that will protect the life, dignity, consciences and health of all" [1/27]

Pro-life group issues report on President Obama's nominations & appointments; Group's founder says "President Obama has nominated and appointed the most radical group of ideologues ever assembled by an American President" [1/27]

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