Catholic News Headlines / Links [7-9-10]

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Pope Benedict appoints Archbishop Velasio De Paolis as pontifical delegate for the Legionaries [7/9]

Monk allegedly confesses to killing priest & nun in China [7/9]

Another threat to marriage: Federal judge in Massachusetts rules part of DOMA unconstitutional, creating potential precedent for other states [7/9]

Chinese authorities release 'underground' bishop [7/9]

Argentinean Cardinal urges opposition to homosexual 'marriage' legislation; Says "Let's not be naive, we're not talking about a simple political battle; it is a destructive pretension against the plan of God"; Cardinal notes that "We are not talking about a mere bill, but rather a machination of the Father of Lies that seeks to confuse and deceive the children of God" [7/9]

Revised Vatican norms expected to include attempted ordination of women in list of serious crimes ('delicta graviora') [7/9]

NY Times at it again: New article 'blasts' Pope Benedict over abuse scandal [7/9]

CL on NY Times article [7/9]

Archbishop Robert Carlson says "People who are casual about the sin of abortion and who choose to view it as a political issue rather than the serious moral issue that it is are guilty of violating the Fifth Commandment"; Reminds that persons who support abortion should not receive Holy Communion [7/9]

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