How these Franciscans are helping men understand their role in pro-life outreach

Francis made the ambitious proposal in a message to mark the church's World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.

"We stayed because we are committed to the ordinary people who are suffering so much."

Pope Francis declined to help choose the judges, but "reiterates his support for the goal of attaining the peace and reconciliation."

Some Christians in Egypt are upset about a new law, which they say cements their "second-class status."

Turkey's defiant rhetoric is likely to set back U.S. expectations of a halt in the fighting between Washington's two allies in the region.