Catholic News Headlines / Links [3-11-10]

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USCCB issues clarification regarding healthcare reform: Bishops Conference opposes Senate healthcare bill, noting that it "fails our moral criteria" [3/11]

Pope appoints two auxiliary bishops for Diocese of Dallas [3/11]

Here we go: L’Osservatore Romano article argues that increased presence of women in the "decisional spheres" of the Church could have prevented clerical abuse [3/11]

Vatican representative to UN says there is no excuse for child abuse; Says protection "remains high on the agenda of all church institutions" [3/11]

Pope's letter on Irish abuse scandal may be made public next week [3/11]

"Confidentiality imposed on the church's internal handling of abuse cases does not exempt bishops or others from reporting serious facts and accusations to civil authorities", according to Vatican officials [3/11]

Woman who had relationship with founder of Legionaries of Christ sought $26 million in "hush money" before going public [3/11]

Holy Father tells priests: "The 'crisis' in the Sacrament of Penance, which is often spoken of, is an appeal addressed first and foremost to priests and to their great responsibility to educate the people of God in the radical demands of the Gospel. In particular, it calls on them generously to dedicate themselves to hearing sacramental confessions, and courageously to guide their flock not to conform itself to this world, but to make choices that go against the tide, avoiding deals and compromises" [3/11]

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