Catholic News Headlines / Links [5-18-10]

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Despite intense pressure, Cardinal Brady will not resign; Irish cardinal asks Pope to appoint bishop to assist him [5/18]

Phoenix bishop confirms: Nun and others involved in supposedly 'life-saving' abortion have excommunicated themselves [Refresher: Catholic teaching on abortion (click here)] [5/18]

Vatican rejects appeal regarding closed parishes in Boston archdiocese; Group may turn to civil courts to prevent closure [5/18]

Vatican’s U.S. attorney argues that bishops aren't employees of the Vatican; Lawyer also notes that 1962 document does not bar bishops from reporting abuse to civil authorities [5/18]

Legionaries' leaders 'jockeying to retain posts' [5/18]

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