Five Things To Remember On May 2

1. Pope Francis spoke about Christians persecuted for their faith throughout the world.

2. The Fortnight for Freedom: Freedom to Serve will take place from June 21 to July 4, 2014, a time when our liturgical calendar celebrates a series of great martyrs who remained faithful in the face of persecution by political power.

3. Catholic News Service reports about an interesting development in Atlanta, saying, "Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Atlanta pledged to restrict the presence of guns in Catholic institutions in response to a new Georgia law that would allow licensed gun owners to carry arms into schools, churches and other locales."

4. Sister Mary Ann Walsh looks at the changing face of religious life


5. God loves you.