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Maggie Murray of OSV News catches you up on the Catholic news of the day for July 20, 2026. Tune in and visit us online at osvnews.com.

Read the stories in this episode:

1. Four orders of Catholic sisters and healthcare ministries sued New York on July 17th, arguing a new physician-assisted suicide law would force them to violate their faith by facilitating deaths they believe are morally unacceptable.
2. Switzerland's Catholic Church joined other Christian denominations in condemning the government's elimination of a longstanding military service exemption for priests and monks, calling the process "arbitrary" and lacking meaningful consultation with faith communities.
3. The U.S. bishops launched National NFP Awareness Week on July 19th, timed to the anniversary of "Humanae Vitae," with USCCB's Theresa Notare calling natural family planning "an ethical means to live out the Gospel."
4. A Vatican-supported delegation from the World Meeting of Popular Movements completed the first leg of a U.S. tour visiting grassroots communities affected by immigration enforcement and poverty, with Father Mattia Ferrari calling the experience "a strong witness of love."
5. Christians in Gaza found a rare moment of joy watching Spain defeat Argentina in the World Cup Final, with Father Gabriel Romanelli of Holy Family Parish urging continued prayers for peace amid ongoing war and displacement.