"In a world shaken by wars, economic crises and social discouragement, the youths...had only one message to spread: Christ lives," said Cardinal Marc Ouellet.

According to one report, since June an average of 10 children under the age of 5 have died every day.

Bishop álvaro Ramazzini Imeri of San Marcos, Guatemala, will receive the Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Award on Oct. 2.

The attack killed more than 50 bettors and employees and left the nation horrified.

A UN report said that violations alleged to have taken place in the south of Sudan “could amount to crimes against humanity or war crimes.”

Far from American headlines Irene also left widespread destruction in the Bahamas and elsewhere in the Caribbean.