In the wake of politicians like Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis busing migrants away from their states on false pretenses, U.S. bishops have spoken out against these tactics as "political showmanship."

The archbishop of San Antonio offered prayers for 46 people found dead and another 16 survivors discovered June 27 in sweltering conditions in a semi-truck. Four more later died after being taken to hospitals.

Catholic Charities has established a command post of sorts at Sacred Heart Church in Uvalde, offering emotional and spiritual support to anyone able to receive it.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, has called the Mississippi and Texas orders "ill-advised."

Rolling blackouts and more bad weather on the way have most Texans hunkering down under blankets and trying to stay as warm. Conditions on both sides of the border were challenging.

The bishop said the diocese had received "irrefutable evidence" showing that reported Marian appearances and messages from St. Mark Church in Argyle under the title "Mystical Rose -- Our Lady of Argyle" are not true.