Read more about the article Hard work, prayer can lead church to overcome racism, Bishop Fabre says
Bishop Shelton J. Fabre of Houma-Thibodaux, La., chair of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism, speaks Nov. 13, 2019, during the USCCB's fall general assembly in Baltimore. (CNS photo/Bob Roller) See FABRE-RACISM-RESPONSE July 24, 2020.

Hard work, prayer can lead church to overcome racism, Bishop Fabre says

Bishop Shelton J. Fabre of Houma-Thibodaux, La., chair of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism, speaks Nov. 13, 2019, during the USCCB's fall general assembly…

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Read more about the article USCCB leaders disappointed by decision to limit DACA applicants
People in San Diego hold signs supporting the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program June 18, 2020. (CNS photo/Mike Blake, Reuters) See DACA-REJECTION-REACTION July 29, 2020.

USCCB leaders disappointed by decision to limit DACA applicants

People in San Diego hold signs supporting the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program June 18, 2020. CNS photo/Mike Blake, Reuters WASHINGTON. Leaders of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops…

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Read more about the article Update: Mexican bishops welcome Supreme Court abortion ruling
Pro-life supporters pray during a 2019 protest outside the local congress in Oaxaca, Mexico. In late July, Mexico's bishops called on Catholics to speak out ahead of a ruling from the country's Supreme Court, which could lead to a nationwide decriminalization of abortion. (CNS photo/Jorge Luis Plata, Reuters) See MEXICO-ABORTION-COURT-BISHOPS July 27, 2020.

Update: Mexican bishops welcome Supreme Court abortion ruling

Pro-life supporters pray during a 2019 protest outside the local congress in Oaxaca, Mexico. In late July, Mexico's bishops called on Catholics to speak out ahead of a ruling from…

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Read more about the article Competing ideas on economic recovery in competing House, Senate bills
Capitol Hill is seen in Washington July 27, 2020. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn) See HEROES-HEALS July 29, 2020.

Competing ideas on economic recovery in competing House, Senate bills

Capitol Hill is seen in Washington July 27, 2020. CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The Democratic-led House approved the HEROES Act in May. The Republican-led Senate introduced the HEALS…

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Read more about the article The care in careful: Pontifical universities prepare for classes in COVID-era
Members of a religious congregation exit the main entrance of the Pontifical Lateran University in Rome in this 2013 photo. When the Vatican issued norms that pontifical universities offer in-person on-site instruction for the coming academic year, institutes in Rome spent the summer hammering out what changes and protocols would be needed to keep staff and students safe during the coronavirus pandemic. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) See VATICAN-LETTER-COVID-UNIVERSITIES and COVID-UNIVERSITIES-ROME July 29, 2020.

The care in careful: Pontifical universities prepare for classes in COVID-era

https://youtu.be/IR09G8pCoxY VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- When the Vatican issued norms that pontifical universities offer in-person classes on their campuses for the coming academic year, institutes in Rome spent the summer…

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Read more about the article Catholic parish’s ministry offers support for job-seekers amid pandemic
A graph explaining the unemployment insurance process in Kentucky is seen in this photo illustration. (CNS photo/Jessica Able, The Record) See COVID-UNEMPLOYED-JOB-HELP July 28, 2020.

Catholic parish’s ministry offers support for job-seekers amid pandemic

A graph explaining the unemployment insurance process in Kentucky is seen in this photo illustration. CNS photo/Jessica Able, The Record LOUISVILLE, Ky. (CNS) -- While millions of Americans have suddenly…

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Read more about the article Caritas warns of rise in human trafficking amid pandemic
A man in Athens, Greece, has a chain wrapped around his wrists in this photo illustration. (CNS photo/Alkis Konstantinidis, Reuters) See CARITAS-HUMAN-TRAFFICKING July 28, 2020.

Caritas warns of rise in human trafficking amid pandemic

A man in Athens, Greece, has a chain wrapped around his wrists in this photo illustration. CNS photo/Alkis Konstantinidis, Reuters. VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- As governments and world leaders struggle…

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Read more about the article Latin American universities offer courses with Catholic lens on feminism
Members of the pro-life groups And Then There Were None and New Wave Feminists stand in front of a truck of supplies for migrants in need in this 2019 photo in Texas. In late July, Catholic universities in Latin America concluded a two-week online course that studied the role of women and feminism through the lens of the social doctrine of the Catholic Church. (CNS photo/courtesy Abby's ministry) See SOCIAL-DOCTRINE-FEMINISM July 27, 2020.

Latin American universities offer courses with Catholic lens on feminism

Members of the pro-life groups And Then There Were None and New Wave Feminists stand in front of a truck of supplies for migrants in need in this 2019 photo…

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Read more about the article Justice, dignity not just ‘privilege of the rich,’ Vatican official says
Activists take part in a "Walk for Freedom" in 2018 to protest human trafficking in Berlin. A Vatican representative said the protection of rights and human dignity is not exclusive to the wealthy but also to the most vulnerable, especially victims of human trafficking. (CNS photo/Fabrizio Bensch, Reuters) See VATICAN-TRAFFICKING-GRECH July 27, 2020.

Justice, dignity not just ‘privilege of the rich,’ Vatican official says

Activists take part in a "Walk for Freedom" in 2018 to protest human trafficking in Berlin. A Vatican representative said the protection of rights and human dignity is not exclusive…

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Read more about the article Portland archbishop urges end to violence, return to campaign for justice
Mothers in Portland, Ore., protest racial inequality and police violence July 22, 2020. (CNS photo/Caitlin Ochs, Reuters)

Portland archbishop urges end to violence, return to campaign for justice

Mothers in Portland, Ore., protest racial inequality and police violence July 22, 2020. CNS photo/Caitlin Ochs, Reuters PORTLAND, Ore. (CNS) -- As the national spotlight landed on his city and…

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