Catholic News Headlines / Links [7-6-09]

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Pope expresses regret over deadly bombing near Philippine Cathedral; Bombing which occurred during Mass has been attributed to Muslim 'extremists' [7/6]

Holy See financial statements for 2008 show deficit [7/6]

House 'cap & trade' bill calls for "energy welfare" for low-income families but no relief for middle income or higher taxpayers; Electricity costs estimated to go up 90% by 2035, gasoline prices by 58% [7/6]

Russian president says ties between his country and the Vatican will "in all likelihood be developed further"; Says the possibility of diplomatic ties is under discussion [7/6]

WHO statistics said to mislead by placing maternal mortality on par with AIDS; Critics claim report is part of agenda to advance abortion [7/6]

Italian utility firm to have first ad on Vatican Radio [7/6]

Review shows abortion may have "particularly damaging" effects on subsequent parenting [7/6]

Pope Benedict presides at reopening of Pauline Chapel; Chapel restoration took seven years to complete [7/6]

Judge places lien on church-owned rest homes in Vermont to ensure payment of damage awards for abuse cases; Move precipitated by devalued real estate market [7/6]

Stimulus plan fails to spur job growth: Unemployment rate highest in nearly 3 decades and is expected to climb to over 10% [7/6]

Australian Prime Minister denies he's pressuring the Pope to canonize an Australian native [7/6]

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