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A church attendant closes her eyes in prayer as Cardinal Donald Wuerl, archbishop of Washington, celebrates the Solemn Mass of Christmas Day at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington on Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Cardinal Donald Wuerl (left), archbishop of Washington, and Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. walk out of the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle after the annual Red Mass on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Washington. (Andrew Harnik/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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While Monsignor Salvatore Criscuolo, left, pastor at St. Patrick's in the City, listens, Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, sings "Amazing Grace" as members of the Washington, D.C. Regional Police Pipe Band play outside of St. Patrick's in the City following the conclusion of the annual Blue Mass honoring law enforcement and public safety officials Tuesday, May 8, 2012 in Washington, D.C. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)

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Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, holds his hand over his heart as police and law enforcement honor guards walk past him to process into St. Patrick's in the City for the annual Blue Mass honoring law enforcement and public safety officials Tuesday, May 8, 2012 in Washington, D.C. Cardinal Wuerl later said in his homily that "with law enforcement comes the impolice understanding that one must be prepared to pay the ultimate price." He also said, "We thank God for the gift of courage, especially at this mass." (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)

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Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, talks with police honor guard members before processing into St. Patrick's in the City for the annual Blue Mass honoring law enforcement and public safety officials Tuesday, May 8, 2012 in Washington, D.C. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)

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Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, shakes hands with PFC Tom Divers of the Fairfax County Police Honor Guard before the procession to begin the annual Blue Mass honoring law enforcement and public safety officials Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at St. Patrick's in the City in Northwest Washington, D.C. Honor guards from several area law enforcement agencies participated in the event. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)

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Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington is seen unvesting following the Easter Sunday Solemn Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. (Rod Lamkey Jr/The Washington Times)

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Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington greets people as he makes his exit following the Easter Sunday Solemn Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., Sunday, April 8, 2012. (Rod Lamkey Jr/The Washington Times)

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Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington delivers his speech during the Easter Sunday Solemn Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. (Rod Lamkey Jr/The Washington Times)

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People in the aisles listen as Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington delivers his sermon during the Easter Sunday Solemn Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. (Rod Lamkey Jr/The Washington Times)

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People, in every possible space of the basilica, crowding in together, as Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington delivers his sermon. (Rod Lamkey Jr/The Washington Times)

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Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington delivers a sermon during the Easter Sunday Solemn Mass. (Rod Lamkey Jr/The Washington Times)

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Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, waves to people in the pews as the procession makes it way up the aisle for the Easter Sunday Solemn Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., Sunday, April 8, 2012. (Rod Lamkey Jr/The Washington Times)

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Cardinal Donald Wuerl, archbishop of Washington, washes feet during the Mass of the Lord's Supper at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, D.C. on Holy Thursday, April 5, 2012. The washing of the feet is a religious rite that represents Jesus washing his disciples' feet, saying "A servant is no greater than his master." (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)

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Cardinal Donald Wuerl, archbishop of Washington, washes the feet of 12 parishioners, including Bethzi Martinez during the Mass of the Lord's Supper at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, D.C. on Holy Thursday, April 5, 2012. The washing of the feet is a religious rite that represents Jesus washing his disciples' feet, saying "A servant is no greater than his master." (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)

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Priests, including Cardinal Donald Wuerl, archbishop of Washington, third from left, kiss the altar during the Mass of the Lord's Supper at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, D.C. on Holy Thursday, April 5, 2012. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)