Ethan Cole, Christian Post
Church leaders press Obama to deliver change
Leaders of two dozen US churches will call on President-elect Barack Obama to lead the nation towards peace and justice this week during the annual meeting of the United States Conference for the World Council of Churches (WCC), which began on Tuesday.
Iraqi refugee: I'd rather go to hell than go back
An Iraqi Christian taking refuge in Syria is adamant about not returning to his homeland, which - like for many other believers fleeing the sectarian violence-rife country - has brought him so much pain and suffering.
Jewish leaders won't attend Vatican inter-faith event
Italian Jewish leaders say they will not participate in an annual day of inter-faith activities with Catholic leaders next January to protest a reinstated Catholic prayer that calls for Jewish conversion to Christianity.
Houses of worship burned, over 300 killed in Nigeria
More than 300 people have died in Muslim-Christian clashes in the worst sectarian violence in Nigeria since 2004, when some 700 people were killed.
Church groups respond as Congo conflict deepens
Church-related aid agencies are assisting civilians displaced by the eastern Congo conflict as the UN special envoy made another effort on Friday to arrange peace talks between Congoâs government and Tutsi rebels.
No end to 'hate campaign' in India
No end is in sight for the âhate campaignâ against Christians and Dalits (formerly known as untouchables) in India where after three months displaced victims are still not able to return home.
Pope ponders prospects for inter-faith dialogue
Pope Benedict XVI questioned the current direction of inter-faith dialogue on Sunday, but maintained that talks of some form between religious groups were still needed.
China Aid refutes claims Bible smuggling is 'unnecessary'
China Aid Association has refuted the assertion of the head of the Bible Society in New South Wales, Australia, last week that smuggling Bibles into the country is no longer necessary with the mass printing of scriptures by the government-approved printing press.
Ministry uses Facebook to help persecuted Christians
A Christian ministry working with persecuted churches is using the popular social networking site Facebook to promote religious freedom.
Brisbane cathedral completed after more than 100 years
After more than 100 years in the making, St John's Anglican Cathedral in Brisbane, Australia has finally been completed.
Celebrations mark 525th anniversary of Luther's baptism
Lutheran congregations worldwide are joining in celebrations today for the 525th anniversary of the baptism of protestant reformation founder Martin Luther.
Pope to Muslims: Religious persecution is unacceptable
Religious persecution is not acceptable, Pope Benedict XVI said Friday following a historic meeting between top Catholic and Muslim leaders.
Orissa attacks are 'religious genocide', says ministry leader
The persistent and vicious attacks against Christians in India are "religious genocide", says one Christian ministry leader fresh from a visit to the persecution hotspot of Orissa state.
African Christians keen to fulfil Great Commission
Hundreds of African Christian leaders gathered in Nairobi this past week to attend a conference to strategise on how to complete the Great Commission.
Open Doors opposes removal of North Korea from US blacklist
A Christian ministry working with persecuted churches said removing North Korea from the US terrorism blacklist gives legitimacy to a country that has the worst religious freedom violation in the world.
Orthodox churches work on internal divisions
Leaders of major Orthodox branches have recommitted themselves to overcoming internal conflicts, a unity effort that one leader says will have an impact on the global Christian church.