"This is the dream and the ambition of every patriotic and honorable Palestinian, to reach unification."

Local officials project the statue in Zacatecas will cost $4.25 million

Currently, 27 states have implemented waiting periods for abortion, ranging from 18 to 72 hours.

"Nobody will be turned away; we will try to find a way to accommodate everybody."

His appointment "reflects the growing presence of Hispanics in the Catholic Church here in the United States."

Bishop Vasa called on all Catholics of the diocese to help their brothers and sisters who “have been severely impacted by the devastating fires and are in immediate need of your prayers."