Catholic News Headlines / Links [4-23-10]

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Belgian bishop admits to abusing a minor; His resignation is accepted "immediately" [4/23]

More bad news about Cardinal Hoyos [4/23]

Holy See's U.S. attorney issues declaration regarding lawsuit in Milwaukee; Statement says the case "is completely without merit" and that "While legitimate lawsuits have been filed by abuse victims, this is not one of them" [4/23]

Vatican to finance adult stem cell research at cost of $2.7 million [4/23]

Investigation reveals that while peaceful pro-lifers still face fines & jail time for protesting at Notre Dame, anti-military and pro-gay demonstrators had their charges dropped; ND president Fr. Jenkins "has reportedly refused to discuss the disparate treatment" [4/23]

Publisher of National Catholic Register apologizes for "energetic defense" of Legionaries' founder [4/23]

Wisconsin priest placed on leave while Archdiocese investigates claim that he violated the seal of confession [4/23]

Vatican's environmental project 'a failure'; Legal action being contemplated [4/23]

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