Catholic News Headlines / Links [4-13-10]

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Vatican announces first meeting of International Investigative Commission on Medjugorje; Communiqué lists members, says "the work of the Commission will be carried out with the utmost reserve. Its conclusions will be submitted to the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith for study" [Related Resource: Marian Apparitions at Medjugorje: True or False?] [4/13]

New Nebraska bill on fetal pain "could weaken Roe v. Wade further"; Pro-life attorney says that "the genius of the measure is the scientific fact that unborn children can feel pain" [4/13]

House in Germany where Pope Benedict was born is vandalized with "obscene" graffiti; 18th century house is now a museum dedicated to the Holy Father [4/13]

Bishops in Connecticut decry legislative attempt to eliminate statute of limitations for abuse cases; Bishops note that the plan "does nothing to protect the state's children because it delays reporting" and warns that decades old allegations may be "impossible to adequately defend in court" due to missing records, unreliable memories; Bishops also warn that the "discriminatory" legislation could have "a devastating financial effect" and may "undermine the mission of the Catholic Church in Connecticut, threatening our parishes, our schools and our Catholic Charities" [4/13]

"How children are unconsciously being deformed..." [4/13]

U.S. Bishops Conference offers "ten tips for child safety" [4/13]

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