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The gold-covered Dome of the Rock at the Temple Mount complex is seen in this overview of Jerusalem's Old City Dec. 6. In an open letter to U.S. President Donald Trump, Christian leaders in Jerusalem said U.S. recognition of the city as the capital of Israel could have dire regional consequences. (CNS photo/Debbie Hill)
Politics & SocietyNews
Drew Christiansen
With today's announcement, President Trump has dispelled any thought that he can broker an agreement in the disputatious Holy Land.
A woman prays on the Via Dolorosa in the Old City of Jerusalem on Sept. 11. The city is considered sacred to Christians, Jews and Muslims. (CNS photo/Debbie Hill)
Politics & SocietyVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
Without naming President Trump, the pope urged all nations to "respect the status quo" of Jerusalem in accordance with United Nations resolutions.
A passenger arrives through the U.S. Customs gate Dec. 4 at Logan International Airport in Boston. The Supreme Court will allow the latest version of President Donald Trump's travel ban to take effect while the legal fight over it winds through the lower courts. (CNS photo/CJ Gunther, EPA)
Politics & SocietyNews
Catholic News Service
The Supreme Court's order means that the Trump administration can fully carry out the ban -- which is now in its third iteration.
Migrants arrive at Zefyros beach near the coast of the southeastern island of Rhodes, Greece, April 20, 2015. At least three people drowned the day after Pope Francis appealed for the international community to do more to prevent such migrant deaths. (CNS photo/Loukas Mastis, EPA)
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Kevin Clarke
The United States has removed itself from another international dialogue aimed at tackling a complex international challenge—migration.
Politics & SocietyNews
Emily McFarlan Miller - Religion News Service
The presidential proclamations would cut the monument by 85 percent.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
Nathan Schneider
The goal is not to make sure everyone is safe and secure. It is to enable a few people to do really, really well.