Catholic News Headlines / Links [2-2-10]

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Article in Israeli newspaper defends Pope Pius XII; Author says the "campaign against Pope Pius XII is doomed to failure", noting that the late Pope's detractors "cannot sustain their main charges against him - that he was silent, pro-Nazi, and did little or nothing to help the Jews - with evidence" because "the proof that exists shows the contrary"; Author concludes that "Perhaps only in a backward world such as ours would the one man who did more than any other wartime leader to help Jews and other Nazi victims, receive the greatest condemnation" [2/2]

"Enormous decline" in number of religious brothers in last few decades [2/2]

Earthquake in Haiti caused deaths in 30 religious communities [2/2]

New study says attending a Catholic college "has minimal impact on a Catholic student’s practice and embrace of the Catholic faith"; CNS President says "Catholics should be alarmed by the significant declines in Catholic practice and fidelity at many of America’s Catholic institutions" [2/2]

Vietnamese priest calls for an "end of the besiegement" [2/2]

Misguided activists & British 'Catholic' politician who support legislation which threatens religious freedom publicly criticize Pope Benedict's comments regarding proposed 'Equality Bill' [2/2]

Priests For Life ad airing on Canadian TV; Ad entitled "Everyone Against Abortion, Please Raise Your Hand" shows "graphic anti-abortion image" of aborted baby's hand [2/2]

Pope Benedict "slipped out" of Vatican on Sunday evening to visit "Holy Patrons of Europe" museum exhibit [2/2]

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