Catholic News Headlines / Links [8-13-10]

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A 'peek into the life of Vatican gendarmes & firefighters': "There are some who get so used to seeing Pope Benedict XVI that they seem to take it for granted" [8/13]

Bishop John McCormack of Manchester (NH) turns 75, submits resignation; Holy See apparently 'not likely to move quickly to replace him' [8/13]

Polish Archbishop issues statement asking demonstrators to allow removal of 30-foot cross monument near presidential palace; Says cross is 'in danger of being changed from a symbol of Christian faith to a primarily political symbol' [8/13]

Decision not to accept Irish bishops' resignations questioned [8/13]

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