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Far from American headlines Irene also left widespread destruction in the Bahamas and elsewhere in the Caribbean.
As the search goes on for Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi, the bishop of Tripoli is stuck in Italy but hoping to return to the North Africa nation soon.
More than 126,000 people have been deported through the program since it began in 2008.
Sona Mpofu of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, and 21 other pilgrims were exhausted by their journey but thrilled about being at World Youth Day.
Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley has released the names of 159 of the 250 Boston archdiocesan priests or deacons accused of sexually abusing a minor.
"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.