Despite the “uphill battle” families face, Hebda encourages them: “Dear families, please take heart. You are not alone. The Church journeys with you, the Church loves you, and the Church needs you!”

"There are conflicts and issues in the world that cannot be solved diplomatically, no matter how hard you try," Rubio said.

"There are conflicts and issues in the world that cannot be solved diplomatically, no matter how hard you try," Rubio said.

Mail-order abortions will continue in the U.S. after the nation's Supreme Court restored telehealth access to the abortion drug mifepristone.

Mail-order abortions will continue in the U.S. after the nation's Supreme Court restored telehealth access to the abortion drug mifepristone.

Catholic Charities USA said the lack of federal data on the number of homeless people hampers its ability to assess needs and advocate for essential resources.

Catholic Charities USA said the lack of federal data on the number of homeless people hampers its ability to assess needs and advocate for essential resources.

Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami said the U.S. aid offer would require the Cuban government to undergo regime change but “the government doesn't seem to be willing to do that yet.”

Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami said the U.S. aid offer would require the Cuban government to undergo regime change but “the government doesn't seem to be willing to do that yet.”

Church leaders in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu call the election of actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay a source of pride in a country where Christians face growing persecution.