Catholic News Headlines / Links [11-6-10]

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'Scene was euphoric' as Pope Benedict reached the Cathedral in Spain [11/6]

Pope Benedict comes to Spain "as a pilgrim"; Holy Father says it "will fall happily to me" to dedicate "that marvel which is the church of the Sagrada Familia" [11/6]

Group highlighted in CCHD reform document has ties with pro-homosexual, pro-abortion groups [Refreshers: Catholic teachings on abortion (click here) & homosexuality (click here)] [11/6]

New Jersey & Virginia priests charged with misappropriating parish funds [11/6]

More craziness: Nightclub - complete with alcohol and rock music ("a musical genre which has been described by the Pope has the work of the Devil") - housed in crypt of the Basilica di San Carlo al Corso near St. Peter's [11/6]

Don't call Cordoba cathedral a "mosque" says bishop; Historic cathedral was first an ancient basilica before being taken over by Muslims who destroyed it to build a mosque (the building was subsequently taken back by the Church and consecrated as a cathedral) [11/6]

Iowa voters' 'dramatic defeat' of judges who ruled in favor of homosexual 'marriage' signals hope for amendment affirming true marriage [11/6]

Liberal priests in Chicago archdiocese oppose CCHD reform efforts; Leader of opposition is a priest with ties to groups which go against Church teachings [11/6]

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