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Pope Francis, accompanied by Catholicos Karekin II, patriarch of the Armenian Apostolic Church, gives his blessing at the conclusion of a divine liturgy at Etchmiadzin in Vagharshapat, Armenia, June 26 (CNS photo/Paul Haring).
Dispatches
Gerard O’Connell
Pope Francis is forging a new road to Christian unity through powerful gestures of humility.
 Pope Francis and Catholicos Karekin II, patriarch of the Armenian Apostolic Church, arrive for an ecumenical meeting and prayer for peace in Republic Square in Yerevan, Armenia, June 25. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
Dispatches
Gerard O’Connell
Christians can set an example to the whole world that dialogue works, and that peace is possible.
Pope Francis and Catholicos Karekin II, patriarch of the Armenian Apostolic Church, leave in procession after the pope celebrated Mass in Vartanants Square in Gyumri, Armenia, June 25 (CNS photo/Paul Haring).
Dispatches
Gerard O’Connell
This city and its inhabitants suffered greatly, with the earthquake killing some 60,000 people.
Dispatches
Gerard O’Connell
"Here, I pray, with sorrow in my heart, that never again may there be tragedies like this one."
Arts & CultureIn All Things
James T. Keane
I am a firm believer in the power of place.
The Good Word
Terrance Klein
When love is deep, when beauty captivates, we are changed forever.
Politics & Society
Kevin Clarke
It has been one of the terrible paradoxes of the modern global refugee crisis: Often those countries least capable of responding to the complex needs of refugees are the ones forced to shoulder the greatest burden in caring for them. Money may come in from more affluent donor states to assist in the
Pope Francis and Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan arrive for a courtesy visit in the presidential palace in Yerevan, Armenia, June 24. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
Dispatches
Gerard O’Connell
Pope Francis does not aim to upset but only to speak the truth and call things by their real name.
In All Things
James Martin, S.J.
First of all, remember that you were created by God.
Catholicos Karekin II, patriarch of the Armenian Apostolic Church, and Pope Francis arrive to visit the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral at Etchmiadzin in Vagharshapat, Armenia, June 24. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
Dispatches
Gerard O’Connell
“Divergences” can be settled “by dialogue and appreciation of all that unites us.”
Dispatches
David Stewart
It rsquo s over A large turnout of voters decided that four decades of British membership of the European Union should come to an end The result became clear around five in the morning even as a few geographical areas had still to report Two hours later in Manchester the result was declared of
Dispatches
Gerard O’Connell
He made his comment aboard the papal flight to Yerevan.
News
Raphael Satter - Associated PressJill Lawless - Associated Press
As results poured in, a picture emerged of a sharply divided nation.
News
Danica Kirka - Associated PressJill Lawless - Associated Press
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.
Books
Jon M. Sweeney
'The Relic Master,' by Christopher Buckley; 'The Man Who Loved Birds,' by Fenton Johnson; "The Thing About December,' by Donal Ryan
Books
Mark J. Davis
'Evicted,' by Matthew Desmond
Books
Lesley Hazleton
'The Way to the Spring,' by Ben Ehrenreich
FaithThe Word
John W. Martens
It is in the acting out of God’s love for each creature that we show whom we serve.
Vermeer, Christ in the House of Martha and Mary (WikiCommons)
The Word
John W. Martens
“Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things” (Lk 10:41)