Five Things to Know June 9

1. An unprecedented
prayer service for peace in the Middle East took place yesterday, at the
Vatican, and included Pope Francis, President Shimon Peres of Israel and
President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority with the participation of
the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. Watch the video
of the meeting and Pope Francis’ message of peace.

2.  The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’