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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:
Commentary: 'Filial correction' of pope marked by glaring hypocrisy, risible accusations
Francis responds to critics: Morality of 'Amoris Laetitia' is Thomist
Francis launches global Caritas campaign to welcome migrants
And from Global Sisters Report:
As 8th Day Center for Justice enters final year, sisters shepherd center's conclusion
Of nuns, habits, chainsaws, and why the combination is less than 'nuntastic'
Humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico:
NCR's Michael Sean Winters in BuzzFeed: It Wasn't Just A Hurricane That Destroyed Puerto Rico
Trump administration rushes military assets to Puerto Rico amid growing crisis
Washington Set Puerto Rico Up for Disaster
Washington roundup:
Trump proposes US tax overhaul, stirs concerns on deficit
Alabama defeat leaves Trump weakened, isolated amid mounting challenges
Trump administration dramatically scales back refugee admissions
EPA's Pruitt took charter, military flights that cost taxpayers more than $58,000
Tom Price's Spending Habits Catch Trump's Attention: 'I'm Not Happy About It'
Britain's Labour leader Corbyn looks set for power:
From The Guardian: Like Attlee and Thatcher before him, Corbyn will completely transform Britain
Jeremy Corbyn Says UK Labour Party Is Ready to Govern
'Political Mainstream', Corbyn Says Britain's Labour Ready for Government
Can Corbyn Finish What He Started in Britain?
Parts far and wide:
Japan's PM Dissolves Lower House, Calls Snap Election
Indonesian official: More than 120,000 flee Bali volcano
More US 'strategic' military assets to South Korea to deter the north, Seoul says
In Ukraine, a Huge Ammunition Depot Catches Fire
Iraq Escalates Dispute With Kurds, Threatening Military Action
Catalan Independence Drive to Haunt Madrid Whatever Happens Next
From the Science Desk:
Gravitational wave hunters bag fourth black-hole detection
NASA and Russia Partner Up for Crewed Deep-Space Missions
'Lost Continent' Expedition Provides Clues to Earth's History
From Italy with love:
France, Italy reach shipyard deal with high ambitions
A Sneak Peek of Eataly World, Italy's $106 Million Food Theme Park
Why an Amazon executive took on the hardest job in Italy
Ideas for next week? Drop me a line:
[Joshua J. McElwee is NCR Vatican correspondent. His email address is jmcelwee@ncronline.org. Follow him on Twitter: @joshjmac.]
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