Catholic News Headlines / Links [6-24-10] (evening edition)

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Belgian police search homes of two archbishops following abuse allegations involving priests in the diocese; Archbishop Danneels' computer & documents are confiscated by law enforcement authorities [6/24]

House of Representatives passes campaign finance disclosure bill under "Martial Law Rule" that critics say "will disable grassroots political voices"; Pro-lifers concerned over legislation that would "force grassroots organizations to release the names of donors and members of their organizations into a publicly searchable database" [6/24]

U.S. bishops release statement supporting Bishop Olmstead (who condemned an abortion performed at a 'Catholic' hospital & who stated that the religious sister who approved of the abortion incurred automatic excommunication); Bishops' statement explains distinction between direct abortion and legitimate medical procedures [6/24]

Pope Benedict blesses restored 'iconic' statue of the Blessed Virgin

Holy Father tells cloistered nuns they are the "heart" of the Church [6/24]

In "new legal approach", CA man sues Archdiocese of Los Angeles for fraud over alleged violation of a promise concerning a priest charged with abuse [6/24]

Statistics show decline in Church in Japan [6/24]

Cardinal George visits Cuba as Cuban government "has shown a new willingness to listen to the voice of the Catholic hierarchy" [6/24]

CHA challenged to prove its dedication to the pro-life position [6/24]

Pope Benedict cites Pope Paul VI that "All of us, who are faithful children of the Church can and must, at least in some measure, be [St. Thomas Aquinas'] disciples"; Holy Father also speaks of St. Thomas' "very great" devotion to the Holy Eucharist and instructs the faithful to "participate in the Holy Mass with recollection to obtain its spiritual fruits, let us nourish ourselves on the Body and Blood of the Lord, to be incessantly nourished by divine grace!" [6/24]

German bishop who resigned now says he will not seek reinstatement; Former bishop also apologizes for "many mistakes" and agrees "not [to] question his resignation again" [6/24]

Chilean priest who was stabbed while distributing Holy Communion is in stable condition after surgery [6/24]

Catholic youth 'cheer' Bishop Morlino for welcoming 'conservative' priests & for his "zeal for orthodoxy" [6/24]

World's tallest Cross of St. Benedict to be unveiled in Peru on July 11 [6/24]

Holy See appeals for greater international cooperation in fighting organized crime [6/24]

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