Pope Francis denounced the “complicit silence” that has allowed violence to consume the Middle East and drive tens of thousands of Christians from their homes, during a remarkable gathering Saturday of Orthodox patriarchs and Catholic leaders united in praying for peace in the region. Francis hosted the daylong ecumenical service

published Sep 10, 2018, 6:16:37 PM, by Laura Davison and Allyson Versprille (Bloomberg) — House Republican lawmakers introduced legislation Monday that would make the 2017 tax cuts for individuals permanent in a bid to highlight their signature economic policy achievement ahead of the November elections. The legislation — released as