A special prayer was held for France and for the more than 200 people killed by "the blind violence of terrorism" in Islamic extremist attacks over the past year and a half, including a priest whose throat was slit last month.

"Protests are certainly the right of every American, but violence such as looting, burning is never tolerated."

Thousands were driven from their homes after a slow-moving tropical storm system dumped nearly 2 feet of rain on southern Louisiana

People in Cape Verde who live in densely populated areas without decent water and sanitation are at greatest risk of infection.

The pope prayed that exploited women soon would be able to live "a life of peace, justice and love in expectation of the day they finally will feel held by hands that do not humiliate them, but tenderly lift them and lead them on the path to life."

"The report is an affirmation of those in our community who have long criticized the policing strategies and practices of the [police] department," Archbishop Lori said.