Aaron J Leichman, Christian Post
Hurricane Katrina survivors praise help of faith groups five years on
Five years after Hurricanes Katrina devastated New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, survivors and those working on their behalf say work is far from finished.
Jimmy Carter in North Korea to seek release of US Christian
Former US President Jimmy Carter has reportedly arrived in North Korea to negotiate the release of a US citizen who has been detained since January.
Muslims lobbying to worship in Spain's Cordoba Cathedral
While the dispute over the proposed Cordoba House near New York Cityâs Ground Zero has been highly publicised over the past few months, less known is the debate over Spainâs Cordoba Cathedral, which was formerly the Great Mosque of Cordoba.
Fears slow donor response putting more people at risk in Pakistan
The aid committed by the international community so far will not last three months, warns Church World Service
Turkey's Christians hold historic church service
Turkey allowed Christians to hold a rare service at a politically sensitive monastery for the first time since the modern-day country's creation nearly nine decades ago.
Thousands of Poles protest Presidential Palace cross memorial
Predominantly Catholic Poland is divided over whether a cross remembering late president, Lech Kaczynski, and other victims of a plane crash four months ago should remain outside the Presidential Palace.
'Hunger season' has hit Niger early, aid group warns
A Christian aid agency that has been working in Niger since 1995 says the current food shortage in the West African country is the worst they have seen since the 2005 food crisis.
WCC chief urges Pakistan's leaders to repeal blasphemy laws
The leader of the World Council of Churches is urging Pakistanâs president and prime minister to repeal controversial blasphemy laws critics say are being misused by extremists.
Archbishop Tutu to withdraw from public life
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu announced Thursday his intention to retire from public life on October 7 â the day he is to turn 79.
Masked gunmen shoot down two pastors in Pakistan
Two Christians accused of blasphemy in Pakistan were killed as they left a courthouse Monday afternoon, reports a Christian persecution watchdog group shortly after the incident.
US missionaries among Uganda bomb blast injured
A group of American missionaries was among those injured in the bombings in Uganda Sunday night that left at least 74 dead, according to reports.
Aid agencies call for probe after Kyrgyzstan violence
An alliance of Christian humanitarian groups is pressing the government of Kyrgyzstan to launch an investigation into the recent civil conflict that left over half a million people in immediate need of food, water, shelter, and medical care.
Christian leaders pay tribute to Cardinal Walter Kasper
The head of the Catholic Churchâs ecumenical affairs office Cardinal Walter Kasper retired from his post Thursday, making way for his successor, Bishop Kurt Koch.
World Vision welcomes G8 commitment to child and maternal health
G8 nations will commit $5bn over the next five years to improving healthcare provision for mothers and children in poor countries.
World Council of Churches chief visits Haiti quake zone
World Council of Churches delegation begins three-day visit to Haiti today.
Pope Benedict renews call for international efforts in Middle East
Pope Benedict XVI has called for an âurgent and concertedâ international effort to resolve the ongoing tensions in the Middle East before the conflicts there lead to greater bloodshed.