Catholic News Headlines / Links [5-14-10]

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Assassination plot by "radical Muslims" against Pope Benedict thwarted by Italian authorities [5/14]

Repentant killer executed after praying the Hail Mary "repeatedly"; Before death, the remorseful murderer asked "that God will ease the pain I have caused my victims" [5/14]

Vatican signs agreement with Vodafone for mobile phone service, making provision for "around 2000" users [5/14]

Diocese of Burlington agrees to settlement of over $20 million; Bishop apologizes to victims [5/14]

Pope Benedict returns to Rome [5/14]

Record turnout for Papal visit to Fatima; Crowd even larger than for Pope John Paul II's visits [5/14]

USCCB issues Q & A regarding canonical process for abuse allegations [5/14]

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