PALLIUM MASS Pope Francis presents a pallium to Archbishop Leonard Blair of Hartford, Conn., during a Mass marking the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican June 29. Archbishop Blair was among 24 archbishops from around the world to receive the pallium, a woolen band worn around the shoulders that symbolizes an archbishop’s authority as shepherd and his communion with the pope. Archbishop John Nienstedt received his pallium during a similar Mass at the Vatican in 2007. CNS / Paul HaringPRAYER RALLY Martha Koenig, right, of Annunciation in Minneapolis walks with her siblings during a prayer rally near a new Planned Parenthood facility in Richfield June 30. Joining her are, front row, from left, Cia, Francis, Peter and Mary Koenig. Behind them are Father Lawrence Hubbard, Larry Koenig (the children’s grandfather) and Beatrice Koenig (behind Peter). About 100 people gathered to pray on the day the Planned Parenthood facility planned a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Leading the prayer was Brian Gibson of Pro-Life Action Ministries. Dave Hrbacek / The Catholic Spirit
