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The Knights of Columbus, from the Archdiocese Washington Chapter, deliver the colors during the Fortnight for Freedom at George Washington University on Sunday, June 24, 2012, in Washington D.C. The Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops called for the event to raise awareness to the threats to religious freedom with 14 days of prayer, education and action. (Raymond Thompson/The Washington Times)
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A woman prays during the Fortnight for Freedom at George Washington University. The Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops called for the event to raise awareness to the threats to religious freedom with 14 days of prayer, education and action. (Raymond Thompson/The Washington Times)
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Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, ask the attendees of the Fortnight for Freedom to continue work for religious freedom. (Raymond Thompson/The Washington Times)
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Maria Gonzalez hands out tickets before the start of the Fortnight for Freedom at George Washington University on Sunday, June 24, 2012, in Washington D.C. The Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops called for the event to raise awareness to the threats to religious freedom with 14 days of prayer, education and action. (Raymond Thompson/The Washington Times)
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Fernando Lugo, Paraguay's former president, talks to reporters outside his home in Lambare, on the outskirts of Asuncion, on Sunday, two days after Mr. Lugo was impeached and removed from office. He denounced the action as a "parliamentary coup." He exhorted his followers to remain peaceful as they hold protests. (Associated Press)
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Former Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo (center) smiles after talking with his followers outside the Public Television building in downtown Asuncion, Paraguay, in the early hours of Sunday, June 24, 2012. (AP Photo)
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Monsignor William Lynn walks June 20, 2012, to the Criminal Justice Center in Philadelphia. Lynn is the first Roman Catholic church official in the U.S. ever charged with child endangerment, for allegedly keeping co-defendants former priest Edward V. Avery and the Rev. James J. Brennan, and other accused predators, in ministry. (Associated Press)
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Protesters demonstrate outside Parliament in the Plaza de Armas in Asuncion, Paraguay, on Thursday against lawmakers' approval to impeach Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo. Paraguay's opposition-controlled Congress voted Thursday to begin impeachment proceedings against Mr. Lugo for his role in a deadly clash involving landless farmers and announced that the former Roman Catholic bishop's impeachment trial would begin on Friday in the Senate. The protester's sign reads in Spanish "Lawmakers, we won't let you rob our democracy!" (Associated Press)
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Florida Sen. Marco Rubio speaks June 21, 2012, to reporters at a breakfast hosted by the Christian Science Monitor. (Michael Bonfigli/Christian Science Monitor)
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Congressional gold medals are displayed before being presented to young men and women filing in at the beginning of their awards ceremony Wednesday at the Cannon House Office Building. The 276 youth were honored for completing 400 hours of voluntary public service activities, 200 hours each of personal development and physical fitness activities, as well as an expedition and exploration activity. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Christians, who make up about 10 percent of Syria's population, say they are particularly vulnerable to the violence sweeping their country. They fear that their future in Syria could be comparable to what Christians in Iraq suffered after the fall of Saddam Hussein when they were targeted repeatedly by extremist militants. "What is happening in these neighborhoods pains our hearts," said Maximos al-Jamal, a Greek Orthodox priest who remains in Homs. (Associated Press)
