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.
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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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Doctors Wonder How Federal Mandate Will Affect Practice of Medicine
Saturday, February 04, 2012
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.
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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
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Thursday, February 02, 2012
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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
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Wednesday, February 01, 2012
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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
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Thursday, February 02, 2012
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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
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
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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
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Thursday, February 02, 2012
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Growing
up in the 1950s and 1960s in a small Midwestern city, my personal,
moral and intellectual growth was shaped by two forces: my family and
Catholic schools. Memories of both of these educational influences are
positive and lasting. Even before Vatican II articulated the concept of
parents as “the first ...
Monday, January 30, 2012
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Monday, January 30, 2012
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