Catholic News Headlines / Links [5-29-10]

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Vatican prosecutor warns (unrepentant) clerics who abuse children that they will "suffer damnation in hell that would be worse than the death penalty" [5/29]

As third anniversary of the Motu Proprio SP approaches, Una Voce seeks laity's help in preparing report; Una Voce President says that he believes the report "will be of vital importance in the safeguarding of the traditional Mass and liturgy" and notes that "It is no secret that many bishops are against Summorum Pontificum and their reports may well reflect this antipathy. It is for this reason that I have asked our members for comprehensive reports and documentation that truly reflects the situation in their countries so that Rome will be in no doubt about the reality of the implementation of the motu proprio"; He also says that "there is a real growth in interest in the traditional liturgy" [5/29]

Catholic Charities USA joins USCCB in dropping out of LCCHR [5/29]

Fr. Lombardi answers: Why Cyprus? [5/29]

"Rash of arson attacks" against Catholic churches in Ireland [5/29]

Liberals will love this: Increase in number of permanent deacons in U.S., more than 92% are married [Refresher: Reasons for priestly celibacy] [5/29]

Vandalized parish in Maywood, CA to hold day of prayer; Parish has taken an "active role in the defense of the immigrant community" and is located in a "sanctuary city" for illegal immigrants [5/29]

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