Pope Francis celebrates Pentecost Mass in St. Peter's Square

By Cindy Wooden
Catholic News Service
(CNS photos/Paul Haring)

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Calling for unity -- not uniformity -- in the church, Pope Francis said diversity is a blessing only when all Catholics recognize and follow church teaching.

Cardinal hopes solidarity forged in response to bombings will continue

Story and photo by Rick Snizek, Catholic News Service
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (CNS) -- As Boston, and the nation, moves from shock and deep sadness to healing after the Boston Marathon bombings,

Elms College fetes largest graduating class with 82^nd commencement

Story and photos by Carolee McGrath
SPRINGFIELD – Four hundred fifteen students proudly received their diplomas at the 82^nd commencement ceremonies 

Father William Hamilton installed as Easthampton Police Department chaplain

Story and photos by Terence Hegarty
EASTHAMPTON – The Easthampton Police Department got something Wednesday that they never had before: a chaplain.