Welcome back to your weekly international edition of the daily briefing, where we highlight a little of what's going on around the world.
First, from NCR:
Francis 'rewriting Italian church history' with visit to priests' tombs in June
Knights of Malta leaders recommend election of temporary head of order
In TED talk, pope urges people to make real connections
Religious freedom abroad deteriorates, with few exceptions
And from Global Sisters Report:
Good Shepherd Sisters empower women to escape Thailand's sex tourism trade
Talitha Kum Thailand educates teens on the threat of human trafficking
France’s election:
Will France elect its own Barack Obama?
From economic woes to terrorism, a daunting to-do list for France's next president
Slain officer's partner appeals for peace as France honors Champs-Elysees attack victim
A middle way forward for a divided France? Macron voters hope so.
Brexit and Britain’s election:
Merkel Warns Against U.K. 'Illusions' in Hard-Line Brexit Speech
Britain needs fighting 'Plan B' for trade as EU turns screws on Brexit
'Plaster may fall off the ceiling': Britain sees tough EU talks
'Have a little swagger',CEOs tell PM May in bid to make Brexit pay
British foreign minister: UK 'ready to join strikes on Assad's Syrian regime'
Parts far and wide:
Syrian Scientists Made Sarin Used in Chemical Attacks, France Claims
Syria war: 'Israeli strike' hits military site near Damascus airport
Nuclear tests will 'never stop,' North Korean government official says
Venezuela says it will split from OAS as unrest continues
Turkey deports foreigners working with Syrian refugees
From Italy with love:
Italy's 5-Star builds policies and poll lead as rivals struggle
Italy Prepares Bridge Loan to Keep Alitalia Flying
Tunnels to the sky: Photographer captures Italy's hidden courtyards
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[Joshua J. McElwee is NCR Vatican correspondent. His email address is jmcelwee@ncronline.org. Follow him on Twitter: @joshjmac.]
