Vatican, Germany reaffirm Paris climate accord post-US

VATICAN CITY - German Chancellor Angela Merkel says Pope Francis encouraged her to work to preserve the Paris climate accord despite the U.S. withdrawal and shared her aim to "bring down walls," and not build them.  Merkel and Francis met for about 40 minutes Saturday, focusing on the Group of 20 summit Germany is hosting in Hamburg July 7-8.  The Vatican said the talks focused on the need for the international community to combat poverty, hunger, terrorism an