Read more about the article USCCB’s 2020 Natural Family Planning Awareness Week slated for July 19-25
This is the English-language poster for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' 2020 Natural Family Planning Awareness Week, which is being observed July 19-25. (CNS photo/USCCB) See NFP-AWARENESS-MONTH July 6, 2020. (CNS photo/USCCB) See NFP-AWARENESS-MONTH July 6, 2020.

USCCB’s 2020 Natural Family Planning Awareness Week slated for July 19-25

This is the English-language poster for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' 2020 Natural Family Planning Awareness Week, which is being observed July 19-25. CNS photo/USCCB WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Natural…

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Read more about the article As Congo turns 60, cardinal says the country has failed
Congolese Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo of Kinshasa is pictured in a file photo. As Congo celebrated 60 years of independence from Belgium, Cardinal Ambongo said the "great dreams" of the people had been shuttered by successive regimes. (CNS photo/Remo Casilli, Reuters) See CONGO-INDEPENDENCE-AMBONGO July 1, 2020.

As Congo turns 60, cardinal says the country has failed

Congolese Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo of Kinshasa is pictured in a file photo. As Congo celebrated 60 years of independence from Belgium, Cardinal Ambongo said the "great dreams" of the people…

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Read more about the article Vatican’s top diplomat meets about Mideast with U.S., Israeli ambassadors
Demonstrators take part in a rally in Gaza City July 1, 2020, as Palestinians called for a "day of rage" to protest Israel's plan to annex parts of the Israeli-occupied West Bank. (CNS photo/Mohammed Salem, Reuters) See VATICAN-PAROLIN-MIDEAST July 2, 2020.

Vatican’s top diplomat meets about Mideast with U.S., Israeli ambassadors

Demonstrators take part in a rally in Gaza City July 1, 2020, as Palestinians called for a "day of rage" to protest Israel's plan to annex parts of the Israeli-occupied…

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Read more about the article Guardian Angels: Safeguarding minors is a mandate, not a choice
Gabriel Dy-Liacco, a psychotherapist and one of the founding members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, is pictured a file photo. (CNS photo/courtesy Gabriel Dy-Liacco, Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors) See VATICAN-LETTER-SAFEGUARDING-VISION July 2, 2020.

Guardian Angels: Safeguarding minors is a mandate, not a choice

Gabriel Dy-Liacco, a psychotherapist and one of the founding members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, is pictured a file photo. CNS photo/courtesy Gabriel Dy-Liacco, Pontifical Commission…

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Read more about the article Florida bishops hail new law on parental consent before minor has abortion
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is seen during a news conference in Tallahassee June 29, 2020. (CNS photo/USA TODAY NETWORK, Tori Lynn Schneider, Tallahassee Democrat via Reuters) See ABORTION-FLORIDA July 1, 2020.

Florida bishops hail new law on parental consent before minor has abortion

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Read more about the article Providence College cemetery reconsecrated after vandalism attack
Bishop Thomas J. Tobin of Providence, R.I., blesses the Dominican Cemetery at Providence College June 24, 2020, after it was vandalized two days earlier. The college houses the Jewish-Catholic Theological Exchange program. (CNS photo/Rick Snizek, Rhode Island Catholic) See PROVIDENCE-CEMETERY-RECONSECRATE July 2, 2020.

Providence College cemetery reconsecrated after vandalism attack

Bishop Thomas J. Tobin of Providence, R.I., blesses the Dominican Cemetery at Providence College June 24, 2020, after it was vandalized two days earlier. The college houses the Jewish-Catholic Theological…

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Read more about the article Wisconsin bishop denounces activist’s call to destroy statues of Jesus
Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison, Wis., delivers his homily at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington Jan. 26, 2020. He said June 23, that he "cannot remain" silent in response to remarks that protesters who are tearing down statues want to target "white" artistic depictions of Jesus and Mary. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn) See HYING-STATUES to come.

Wisconsin bishop denounces activist’s call to destroy statues of Jesus

Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison, Wis., delivers his homily at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington Jan. 26, 2020. He said June 23,…

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Read more about the article Bishops in Amazon establish new ecclesial conference
Peruvian Bishop David Martinez of Puerto Maldonado is pictured in a file photo. Bishop Martinez is vice president of the new Ecclesial Conference of the Amazon, founded June 29, 2020. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn) See ECCLESIAL-CONFERENCE-AMAZON June 29, 2020.

Bishops in Amazon establish new ecclesial conference

Peruvian Bishop David Martinez of Puerto Maldonado is pictured in a file photo. Bishop Martinez is vice president of the new Ecclesial Conference of the Amazon, founded June 29, 2020.…

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Read more about the article Msgr. Ratzinger, retired pope’s brother, dies at 96
Msgr. Georg Ratzinger, a musician and retired Pope Benedict XVI's elder brother, died at age 96 July 1, 2020. Msgr. Ratzinger is pictured in a file photo. (CNS photo/Tobias Schwarz, Reuters) See OBIT-GEORG-RATZINGER July 1, 2020.

Msgr. Ratzinger, retired pope’s brother, dies at 96

Msgr. Georg Ratzinger, a musician and retired Pope Benedict XVI's elder brother, died at age 96 July 1, 2020. Msgr. Ratzinger is pictured in a file photo. CNS photo/Tobias Schwarz,…

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Read more about the article Cardinal Zen says he’s prepared for arrest under Hong Kong security law
A man holding a banner reading "Chinese communist party is shameless, break the promises," shouts during a protest against the new national security law in Hong Kong July 1, 2020. (CNS photo/Tyrone Siu, Reuters) See HONG-KONG-SECURITY-LAW July 1, 2020.

Cardinal Zen says he’s prepared for arrest under Hong Kong security law

A man holding a banner reading "Chinese communist party is shameless, break the promises," shouts during a protest against the new national security law in Hong Kong July 1, 2020.…

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