Bishops said mandating insurance coverage for IVF and other assisted reproductive technologies violates human dignity, threatens religious freedom, and ignores restorative medical alternatives.

“The status quo is not sustainable nor is it serving God’s people,” Bishop Michael Barber said.

“The status quo is not sustainable nor is it serving God’s people,” Bishop Michael Barber said.

“Clearly the nuclear threats are escalating,” the bishops said, “and we are sliding backwards with massive modernization programs to keep nuclear weapons forever.”

“Clearly the nuclear threats are escalating,” the bishops said, “and we are sliding backwards with massive modernization programs to keep nuclear weapons forever.”

The April 25–27 pilgrimage, one of several featuring the Traditional Latin Mass, set out from St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome and concluded at the Benedictine monastery in Subiaco, Italy.

Deacon John Sommer allegedly transferred funds into a private bank account while serving as parish manager.

Deacon John Sommer allegedly transferred funds into a private bank account while serving as parish manager.

The shrine will be a holy site of the first recognized Black Catholic priest in the United States.

The shrine will be a holy site of the first recognized Black Catholic priest in the United States.