Catholic News Headlines / Links [5-20-10]

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After criticism, U.S. bishops withdraw from LCCHR [5/20]

Australian legislator wants debate on sanctity of the confessional seal [5/20]

Pope Benedict to visit Cyprus from June 2-4; Cyprus ambassador to the Holy See says the "moral influence of Pope is massive" [5/20]

One more reason to have a faithful Catholic doctor: Study says over 30% of reported euthanasia cases in a region of Belgium occurred without patient consent [Reminder: Euthanasia is never acceptable, even if a patient consents. Click here for Catholic teachings against euthanasia] [5/20]

Sad: Knights of Columbus won't end scandal; KoC leader rejects resolution to suspend membership of politicians who publicly support abortion, homosexual 'marriage' [5/20]

Your tax dollars at work: CBO says providing benefits to federal employees' homosexual 'partners' may cost taxpayers over $700 million in next 10 years if legislation extending benefits is passed [5/20]

Hope on the horizon for a meeting between Pope Benedict and (schismatic) Russian Orthodox leader? [5/20]

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