Catholic News Headlines / Links [6-2-10]

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St. Bede Monastery in Wisconsin to rejoin St. Benedict Monastery in Minnesota after more than 60 years [6/2]

Pro-life group claims that "probably the majority of abortions in the United States are unwanted or coerced in one way or another"; Group says homicide is leading cause of death among pregnant women in the U.S. [6/2]

Diocese of Sioux City defends decision to dismiss teacher who supported atheism; Diocesan spokesperson says teacher violated her contract, the stipulations of which were "made very clear" and notes that Catholic parents expect that students in a Catholic school will not be taught by atheists [6/2]

Pope Benedict appeals to Gaza for peace, saying "I again repeat, with heavy heart, that violence does not resolve conflict but only increases its tragic consequences and generates more violence"; Holy Father calls leaders to dialog & asks for prayer for all who are suffering [6/2]

Problems with CCHD still not fixed: Report sent to U.S. bishops shows that almost 50 CCHD grantees are "involved in activities directly opposed to Catholic social justice and moral teaching" - in other words, about 50 groups may still be using Catholics' donations to fund activities directly opposed to Catholic teachings; Coalition member calls for "a complete reform of CCHD" [6/2]

Vatican says recent tensions in Middle East won't change Pope's Benedict's June 4-6 travel plans to Cyprus [6/2]

In an "unprecedented intervention", 10 European States support Italy in defending display of crucifixes in public schools [6/2]

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