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