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April 9, 2015

Tragic murders trigger varied treatment

A woman prays during a special Easter Mass at Holy Family Basilica in Nairobi for victims of the massacre at Garissa University College. Al-Shabaab militants raided the campus April 2, leaving 148 dead.

The pre-Easter tragedies of the German jet deliberately flown into the French Alps and the terrorist attack at a Kenyan university have several links, some not all that obvious.

Published in Robert Brehl
March 29, 2015

Imitate Jesus’ humility and service, Pope says on Palm Sunday

A girl holds palms before the start of Palm Sunday Mass celebrated by Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican March 29.

VATICAN CITY - From modern-day martyrs to those who quietly care for the sick or elderly, Pope Francis remembered all those who “sacrifice themselves daily,” following Jesus in serving others and giving witness to the Gospel.

Published in Vatican