The letters come amid frustration from pro-life groups that the status of the FDA's review of the drug commonly, but not exclusively, used for first-trimester abortion, remains unclear.

We mourn the death of Bishop William Murphy, a priest of the Archdiocese of Boston, who faithfully served as the bishop of our neighboring Diocese of Rockville Centre.

The Holy See Press Office noted that Monaco is the second smallest state in the world, and emphasized that "in the Bible, the small play a significant role."