Cardinal Christophe Pierre read greetings from Pope Leo to attendees.

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand championed the initiative to modernize the agency’s flagship community center, with U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer playing a key role in negotiations surrounding the funding bill.

Just before today's passage in Mark's Gospel, Jesus fed the multitudes. It was a great sign of God's love for us.