Nation and world briefs

Report: Number of immigrants in U.S. without documents in steady decline

Report indicates improving conditions in other countries a cause of the decline

Christians forced to flee as attacks continue in Burkina Faso

By: Catholic News Service (CNS)

Pro-lifers hopeful for outcome of Supreme Court’s first abortion case in four years

On March 4, Supreme Court will hear arguments on Louisiana regarding abortion providers and admitting privileges

Nashville begins long recovery from devastating tornado

Several churches were damaged in the tornadoes that killed at least 24 people