"They're thirsty for the blood of any Christian," Wafaa Fawzy said.

Many of the 5 million Syrian refugees who scratch out a living in overwhelmed neighboring states such as Jordan aren't necessarily candidates for a rare slot in the resettlement program. Instead, priority is given to the most vulnerable.

Sister Jean has become a fixture on campus, even getting her own bobblehead day before a game in appreciation for her service.

"This decision reflects the extent to which the death penalty is racially biased and a broken policy," said Karen Clifton,

Representatives of al-Azhar and the Vatican outlined steps to fight terrorism and terrorist organizations.

Even the pope's own astronomers applauded the new discovery.