11.   As he passed through the crowd offering his blessing, someone held aloft a flagpole flying both Israeli and Palestinian flags.

12.   At an Episcopal conference on Wednesday, Archbishop Jukka Paarma said priests can visit and pray with gay couples in their homes but could not offer a blessing.

13.   In recent years, Thais have taken the revelries out into the streets and now offer their blessings to anyone who comes within their range.

14.   Last month, Archbishop Jukka Paarma said priests can visit and pray with gay couples in their homes but could not offer a blessing.

15.   The Rev. Luis Kendzierki walks along the strip, sprinkling holy water and offering a blessing to the dead.