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:
St. Matthew keeps Jesus at center of its megachurch-style campus
Italian Jesuit magazine sharply criticizes political attitudes of some US Catholics
Michael Sean Winters: Politicians should not be cherry-picking from the Bible
And from Global Sisters Report:
Reviving historical forms of religious life to meet today's needs
Peace activists laud nuclear weapons ban
President Trump is in France:
In France, Trump and Macron Strive to Put Awkward Start Behind Them
Macron to treat Trump to blue lobster in plush Eiffel Tower restaurant
Back in Washington:
With Glare on Trump Children, Political Gets Personal for President
Donald Trump Jr.: The unapologetic son who courts controversy
Senate Dems turn fire toward Kushner over Trump Jr. meeting
Changes in Senate Health Care Bill Coming But Medicaid Cuts Remain
Democrats Prepare For A Hard Bargain On Health Care If GOP Bill Fails
Parts far and wide:
China sends troops to Djibouti, establishes first overseas military base
Brazil's ex-president Lula sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison for corruption
Russia hands 20-year jail term to killer of Putin critic Nemtsov
Malta OKs same-sex marriages over Catholic Church protest
Japan PM's Sagging Support Dims Outlook for Revising Constitution: MP
Britain's government limps on:
Brexit: Repeal bill to be published by the government
The Great Repeal Bill is a political nightmare that could end Theresa May's premiership
Spanish King Felipe sees 'acceptable' arrangement on Gibraltar with Britain.
From Italy with love:
Italy drafts contested code of conduct for NGO migrant boats
Brussels opens door to more budget flexibility for Italy
As Drought Parches Italy, Rome Turns Off Historic Drinking Fountains
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[Joshua J. McElwee is NCR Vatican correspondent. His email address is jmcelwee@ncronline.org. Follow him on Twitter: @joshjmac.]
