"The heart of the Church is torn apart from the cries that arise from places of war," the pope said after his general audience on June 18.

In advance of the anniversary of the Court’s landmark decision, Bishop Thomas encouraged the faithful to advocate for greater protections for preborn children.

The U.S. Supreme Court June 16 remanded to the New York Court of Appeals the case of Diocese of Albany v. Harris.

Originating in Galveston, Texas, it has been celebrated annually on June 19 in various parts of the United States since 1865.

While he commended law enforcement actions "aimed at preserving order and ensuring community security" as "necessary for the common good," Archbishop Broglio said, "The current efforts go well beyond those with criminal histories."