"We know that it is the biggest support they can get, the involvement of the church and Pope Francis."

In Iraq, Reeta, 17, was used to being first in her class. For the last two years, in Turkey, she has not attended school.

A German newspaper published the names of about 33,293 people who died seeking refuge in Europe.

There is little question that what the government is doing is not only illegal but inhumane and unnecessary.

Vice President Mike Pence said that Middle Eastern Christians facing persecution have not been served well by the United Nations.

When Pope Francis visits Myanmar in late November, church leaders will be listening nervously to his every word, specifically hoping they don't hear the R-word: Rohingya.