Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, holds his hand over his heart as police and law enforcement honor guards walk past him to process into St. Patrick's in the City for the annual Blue Mass honoring law enforcement and public safety officials Tuesday, May 8, 2012 in Washington, D.C. Cardinal Wuerl later said in his homily that "with law enforcement comes the impolice understanding that one must be prepared to pay the ultimate price." He also said, "We thank God for the gift of courage, especially at this mass." (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)
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