Catholic News Headlines / Links [10-27-10]

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Apostolic Visitator says there are more female religious in the U.S. over 90 than under 60; Apostolic Visitator also confirms that religious institutes which follow "a more traditional style of religious life seem to have the greatest success in attracting and retaining new members, especially younger candidates" [10/27]

NPR unhappy about CL news release which prompted Catholics to complain about NPR's anti-Catholic programming [10/27]

Beijing cathedral restored at cost of $4.48 million [10/27]

Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani Thorne stresses importance of God in families; Prelate says "Being permanently close to God is like breathing. We don't think about doing it, but if we don't, we will die" [10/27]

Hindu mob severely beats Holy Cross brother as television cameras roll [10/27]

Pope Benedict appeals to international community for aid to Indonesia in wake of natural disasters [10/27]

Vatican seeks to prevent execution of Saddam Hussein's deputy prime minister [10/27]

Three U.S. Congressmen appeal on behalf of Vietnamese Catholics allegedly tortured by police in land dispute [10/27]

More on immoral IVF procedure: New study confirms 'overwhelming death rate of IVF human embryos'; More than 92% of all artificially fertilized embryos die [10/27]

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