Catholic News Headlines / Links [9-4-10]

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Pope Benedict appoints new apostolic nuncio to Iraq and Jordan [9/4]

Ridiculous: Australian writer says canonization is an insult to Bl. Mary MacKillop [9/4]

Firing of Notre Dame administrator who opposed 2009 Obama honor expected to have a "chilling effect"; Professor writes that "A number of other administrators have told me that in light of Bill Kirk’s treatment, they will in the future keep their heads down rather than dissent from the policies of the central administration" [9/4]

U.K. poll finds 25% support papal visit, 10% plan to attend events related to papal visit [9/4]

Chilean Cardinal delivers rosaries blessed by Pope Benedict to trapped miners' families [9/4]

Good news: Texas appeals court upholds ban on homosexual 'marriage'; Says that "the natural ability to procreate" constitutes the rational basis to restrict marriage to a man and a woman [9/4]

Archbishop Vincent Nichols 'unshaken' by criticism in advance of papal visit; Prelate is confident that the Pope is 'undaunted' [9/4]

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