Catholic News Headlines / Links [12-2-10]

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'Catholic' governor of IL who supported same sex 'civil unions' bill is criticized by his bishop; Bishop Paprocki says the 'faith that animated him to support the bill' is 'certainly not the Catholic faith' [12/2]

Newly disclosed letter shows Cardinal Ratzinger - the future Pope Benedict XVI - sought a "more rapid and simplified penal process" against abusive priests back in 1988 [12/2]

Pope Benedict to visit Monaco in 2012 [12/2]

Pontifical Council for Culture pulls out of modern art exhibit [12/2]

New rector of La Sapienza University invites Pope Benedict for a visit; Says Holy Father would be "welcomed with open arms" and calls previous protest of the Pope "an outrageous error" and "an unforgivable act of folly" [12/2]

Historic relics stolen from Indian shrine [12/2]

Jury in Delaware awards 'largest single verdict' - $30 million - to alleged abuse victim; Parish liable for $3 million [12/2]

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