The superior general of the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X said Pope Francis, rather than denouncing errors in Catholic doctrine, has "encouraged" them."The Society of St. Pius X prays and does penance for the pope, that he might have the strength to proclaim Catholic faith and

“I am here to confess, apologize and repent for the sins of those who held the sacred trust of the church, and betrayed that trust,” Bishop Johnston said.

Damage from the flooding was widespread, with the southeastern region of the state being hit the hardest. Walls of water came crashing into towns and small communities leaving ruin and heartbreak in their wake.

The justices voted 5-3 in the court's biggest abortion case in nearly a quarter century.

As results poured in, a picture emerged of a sharply divided nation.

A vote to leave the EU would destabilize the 28-nation trading bloc, created from the ashes of World War II to keep the peace in Europe. A "remain" vote would nonetheless leave Britain divided and the EU scrambling to reform.