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"I Have Called You" Wednesday, February 08, 2012 It was startling in our quiet church to hear a cellphone ring out the tune of “When the Saints Go Marching In.”

Panelists Debate How Money, Morals, Myths Drive Behavior Tuesday, February 07, 2012 NEW YORK (CNS)—American behavior is driven by intertwined forces of money, morals and myths in a constantly shifting struggle for pre-eminence, according to participants in a debate at Jesuit-run Fordham University.

Rich-poor Gap Talk Less Relevant Than Caring for the Poor Monday, February 06, 2012 WASHINGTON (CNS)—Whether the rich-poor divide in the United States is a demographic statistic or a politician's talking point is irrelevant to the agencies that are simply trying to make sure the people on the poor side of the equation have a roof over their head and food on the table.

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WASHINGTON (CNS)—Whether they are just starting out or nearing the end of their careers, Catholics who want to practice medicine in conformity with the church's teachings wonder how a new federal regulation requiring health plans to cover contraceptives and sterilization free of charge will affect their work. Saturday, February 04, 2012 Doctors Wonder How Federal Mandate Will Affect Practice of Medicine Saturday, February 04, 2012	YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (CNS)—While Jesus said we will "always have the poor" with us, "if each of us stops on his or her own journey to help a neighbor in need, the kingdom of God will come closer to realization each day," said Bishop George V. Murry of Youngstown, Ohio, in a ... Thursday, February 02, 2012 Bishop: Reducing Poverty Will Help Bring About the Kingdom Thursday, February 02, 2012
WASHINGTON (CNS)—Cardinal Roger M. Mahony, retired archbishop of Los Angeles and longtime advocate of comprehensive immigration reform, is frustrated with the lack of action from Congress on the issue and hopes that today's young people will bring about a change. Thursday, February 02, 2012 Cardinal Urges Catholic College Leaders to Embrace Immigration Reform Thursday, February 02, 2012	VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Fifty years ago this October, Blessed John XXIII and more than 2,500 bishops and heads of religious orders from around the world gathered in St. Peter's Basilica for the opening session of the Second Vatican Council. Wednesday, February 01, 2012 Half a Century After Vatican II, a Year of Faith and Debate Wednesday, February 01, 2012
ST. LOUIS (CNS)—The Jan. 31 announcement by Susan G. Komen for the Cure that it will no longer give grants to Planned Parenthood affiliates for breast cancer screenings "shows we are making a difference and having an impact," said a coordinator of pro-life programs for the St. Louis Archdiocese. Thursday, February 02, 2012 Pro-life Leaders Praise Komen's Decision on Planned Parenthood Grants Thursday, February 02, 2012	VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Priests hearing confessions need to replace any negative or aggressive attitudes with meekness and mercy toward the penitent, said a Vatican expert on confession. Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Confession: Celebration of Mercy, Not Trial Before Prosecution Tuesday, January 31, 2012

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