Friday, October 10, 2008

News Updates, 10/10

Blessed Pius XII? But First of All, Get Him Right
The rabbi of Haifa protests, and "La Civiltà Cattolica" bridles. But the beatification of Pope Eugenio Pacelli continues to draw near. And history will also have to do him justice, according to Paolo Mieli, a secular Jew, in "L'Osservatore Romano"

Archbishop Burke appointed to head Vatican’s ‘bar association’
Will now serve as the president of the Commission for Advocates. The president of the commission is in charge of admitting canon lawyers to the Vatican’s "bar association."

“The abuse would have ceased immediately”
Seasoned sex crimes investigator says informing families before minor has abortion would help police catch more predators, protect girls from ongoing abus

Pro-Obama Catholic lawyer resigns board
Duquesne prof voluntarily leaves Franciscan University

“You can't be doing that in here!”
College students threatened with expulsion for praying on campus

'Doubt' examines hierarchy of the Catholic Church
Pulitzer-prize winning drama deals with sex abuse

Catholic nun likely raped in India clashes
Hindu mob went on violent rampage in eastern India

Poll: Younger Catholics spurn sanctity of life
Sixty percent say abortion should be legal in most cases

Benedict backs beatification of Pope Pius XII
Pope celebrates Mass commemorating 50 years since death

Police arrest and threaten Hanoi priests, faithful
The media campaign against Viet bishop continues

Holy war escalates as Hindus step up violence
50,000 Christians forced from their homes, 35 killed

Pro-life leader arrested at Arlington cathedral
Charged with trespassing on Respect Life Sunday

Monastery atop Holy Sepulchre in danger of collapse
At heart of dispute between Orthodox and Coptics

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