Catholic News Headlines / Links [4-14-10]

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Vatican announces seven scheduled beatifications [4/14]

Holy See spokesman says Cardinal Bertone's remark regarding homosexuals "refers to the problem of abuse by priests and not to statistics regarding the general population"; Statistics confirm heterosexual abuse cases are in the minority (30%) [4/14]

Archbishop Chaput "swiftly" removes accused priest from ministry after receiving an allegation dating from 1970's; Priest maintains innocence, has no other abuse allegations [4/14]

Pope Benedict says he's "spiritually close" to earthquake victims in China; Reminds that a priest's whole life must "testify to the truth of the message that he proclaims, in harmony with the apostolic tradition and often in opposition to the spirit of the dominant culture" [4/14]

Investigative report shows "close ties" between disgraced Legionaries founder and former Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Angelo Sodano [4/14]

Brazilian 'mastermind' found guilty of ordering nun's murder [4/14]

Compromise solution for Legionaries? 'Commissioner' may be appointed to oversee Legion of Christ [4/14]

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