Cardinal Timothy Dolan, noting that Catholics are observing Holy Week, said that Fire Department of New York Lt. Michael Davidson gave his life for others, as Jesus did.

"I particularly recognize the generous and heroic act of Lieutenant-Colonel Arnaud Beltrame who gave his life out of a desire to protect people," the pope said.

New president Cyril Ramaphosa has brought hope to South Africa, but he still comes from the party responsible for the disastrous reign of Jacob Zuma.

Belsy García Manrique is a year away from realizing her dream of becoming a doctor—and her father is awaiting deportation.

Cardinal Dolan wrote an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal this morning.