Syrian opposition leader does not know whereabouts of missing bishops

Syrian opposition leader does not know whereabouts of missing bishops

Syrian opposition leader Sabra now says he doesn't know of bishops' whereabouts, after giving more certain account two weeks ago

Pastor Saeed Abedini thanks supporters for prayers

The American pastor jailed in Iran for his Christian faith has managed to get a letter out to his global supporters, thanking them for their prayers while confirming the brutality of his conditions.

'Sadness' after Boy Scouts of America overturns ban on gay members

The National Council of the Boy Scouts of America has voted to allow gay boys to become members.

Central African Republic: Human rights violations criticised

By World Watch Monitor

The Catholic Church in the Central African Republic (CAR) has written a letter to the former rebel leader and new President Michel Djotodia raising concerns about his past and asking him to speak out against the suffering inflicted on civilians by his Séléka guerrillas.

Egypt must transform from 'religious rigidity to spiritual openness'

By Anita Bruce-Mills

"We need to live by Christ's example and teach it to everyone. Your faith is able to stand against all challenges," says His Grace Bishop Thomas of Qussia and Mair Diocese in Egypt

Syrian churches are 'exhausted'

A Syrian Christian leader has spoken of the desperate plight of the church in the war-torn country.

Oklahoma: Christians responding after deadly tornado

By Susie Turner

Salvation Army, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association responding; prayers said in Church of Scotland General Assembly

Archbishop of Canterbury attends enthronement of Tanzania's new Primate

By Anglican Communion News Service

Around 3,000 people from Tanzania, other parts of Africa and beyond gathered at Dodoma's Cathedral of the Holy Spirit on Saturday 18 May for the installation of the Anglican Church of Tanzania's new Primate.

Churches attacked in Egypt

By ASSIST News Service

The escalation of Muslim attacks on Christian churches in Egypt continues unabated.

Two arrested in connection with murder of missionary Graham Staines

By ASSIST News Service

Fourteen years after Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two young sons were burnt to death in sleep by a right wing mob, two suspects were arrested Friday from Odisha's Keonjhar district.

Gospel for Asia assists Bangladesh after tropical storm

By Susie Turner

Gospel for Asia is responding after Tropical Storm Mahasen left thousands of people displaced and homeless in Bangladesh and Burma.

Church leader expresses solidarity with Bangladesh

Messages of solidarity and concern have been sent to Bangladesh following attacks on religious minorities and the collapse of a garment factory which claimed over a thousand lives.

Christians suffering looting and killings in Central African Republic

By John Newton, Aid to the Church in Need

Churches and mission stations are being looted, destroyed and pillaged by militia soldiers directly under the Central African Republic's new government.

State of emergency declared in Nigeria's violence-hit regions

By Susie Turner

Christian Solidarity Worldwide is calling upon the international community to help in Nigeria put a stop to violence

India: Mob demolishes church

By World Watch Monitor

Government officials stand by as walls come down

Billy Graham still inspiring evangelical leaders

By Mark Caplin

Billy Graham is gearing up for his final major outreach this year and a fresh poll by the National Association of Evangelicals in the US reveals the admiration many evangelical leaders still have for him.

Mass for Syria's suffering Christians

By John Newton, Aid to the Church in Need

Syrian Christians who fled their homeland were among those at a Mass asking Our Lady's intercession for peace in the country.

Fresh fighting brings more misery to people of Darfur

By Susie Turner

People caught up in renewed fighting in Darfur have been forced to leave everything behind to find refuge in overcrowded and inadequate camps, Tearfund reports.

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