The Catholic bishops are strongly opposed.

Athletes often mention the support their faith provides; it shows up in different ways.

According to the Puerto Rico Health Department, this year the island has had 23,864 probable cases of Zika.

"The strong faith, kindness and generosity of the people in the Diocese of Dallas surpassed all of my expectations."

With 40,000 homes damaged, Louisiana could be looking at its biggest housing crunch since the miserable, bumbling aftermath of Hurricane Katrina a decade ago.

The image of the stunned and weary-looking boy, covered in dust and with blood on his face, encapsulates the horrors inflicted on the war-ravaged northern city.