A court ordered the executions of more than 300 people over protests in 2013
Some houses of worship close while others wait for government legalization
Viganò calls for Francis’ resignation amid heightened church controversy
Bishop Epiphanius was regarded as a ‘towering figure of the Coptic Church’
Vice president says U.S. to impose ‘significant sanctions’ on Turkey until the pastor is freed
Analysts say the vote could resolve growing dissatisfaction with democracy
The North Korean leader crosses into South Korea prior to summit talks with Moon Jae-in
Abdel Fattah al-Sisi uses coercion and threats, just like his predecessor
Plus Palm Sunday in Iraq, the West reproaches Russia, and more international news and notes
A new Coptic house of worship in Egypt honors 21 men beheaded by ISIS
