Aaron J Leichman, Christian Post
Malaysian government to appeal court ruling on use of 'Allah' by non-Muslims
Malaysiaâs government is to file an appeal against a recent ruling by the Supreme Court deeming a ban on the use of the word âAllahâ by non-Muslims to be unconstitutional.
New Zealand church stands by controversial Mary and Joseph billboard
A progressive church in Auckland, New Zealand, has no regrets about its controversial billboard advert depicting Mary and Joseph in bed.
Malaysia high court sets date for ruling on 'Allah' case
Malaysiaâs high court has set December 30 as the date that it will rule on a case contesting whether the government of the predominantly Muslim country can bar Christian groups from referring to God as âAllahâ.
Church-targeted bombs kill four in northern Iraq
A series of bombs that appeared to target two churches and a high-traffic neighbourhood in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul detonated Tuesday, killing four people and wounding as many as 40.
Thousands march to press leaders on climate justice
As many as 100,000 participants marched on Saturday from Copenhagen Cathedral in downtown Copenhagen to the Bella Center â the venue for COP15, the 15th United Nations Climate Change Conference.
Nigeria religious leaders launch $1 billion effort to tackle malaria
Religious leaders in Nigeria launched an unprecedented $1-billion effort Thursday to tackle malaria, which each year kills up to 300,000 Nigerians.
North Korean Christians seek prayers amid '100 days of combat'
Prayers are being sought for Christians in North Korea as the country goes through â100 days of combatâ just days after â150 days of combatâ.
Sudanese Church leaders: Peace process has reached critical point
With less than five months before national elections, leaders of the Episcopal Church of the Sudan (ECS) says the 2005 Sudanese Comprehensive Peace Agreement is on the brink of collapse.
Caritas head: Give HIV children basic right to grow up
The head of a confederation of Catholic relief, development and social service groups says it is a âbasic human rightâ that children with HIV are allowed to grow up and become adults.
Violence in Colombia setting stage for humanitarian crisis
The international relief and development agency of Americaâs two largest Lutheran denominations has expressed concern over the increased violence against its partners in northern Colombia.
Head of Serbian Orthodox Church dies at 95
The head of the Serbian Orthodox Church died peacefully on Sunday after receiving the Sacrament, according to an announcement by the five-million-member Church.
Relief groups gear up to aid thousands in El Salvador
International Christian groups are responding to the recent flooding and mudslides in El Salvador that has claimed at least 130 lives so far and left another 60 missing.
Prayers follow Fort Hood shooting
There has been an outpouring of prayers across the US in the aftermath of the deadly rampage that claimed the lives of 13 and left 30 wounded at the Army post in Fort Hood, Texas.
Italy government to appeal ruling on classroom crucifixes
The Italian government is to appeal a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights last week determining that the hanging of crucifixes in school classrooms violates religious and education freedoms.
UN rights expert: Interfaith efforts more effective than blasphemy laws
National governments should be wary of âover-legislationâ when it comes to religious criticism and incitement, warned the UN special rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief.
Kenya's needs are urgent despite return of rains, warns CAFOD
While weather officials in Kenya expect that this seasonâs rainfall will not fail as in the past three years, relief workers say millions of hungry people still need food and that the heavier rainfall may actually do more harm than good.