Iraqi Christians Remember Church Siege Victims, 40 Days Later
Iraqi Christians gathered in Our Lady of Salvation church Friday morning to remember the dozens of worshippers who died there 40 days ago.
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Prop. 8 Appeal Goes Before Federal Court
Attorneys on both sides of the Proposition 8 debate are heading back to court on Monday to make arguments before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. -
2 More Christians Killed in Baghdad
Iraq's Christian minority took another hit Sunday evening when gunmen shot and killed an elderly Christian couple in their home. -
Religion Debate Pits Blair Against Hitchens
Atheist campaigner Christopher Hitchens and former British prime minister Tony Blair went head to head Friday in an anticipated debate about whether religion is a force for good in the world. -
Pakistan Gov't Barred from Pardoning Christian on Death Row
The Pakistani government was barred on Monday by the country's high court from pardoning a Christian woman sentenced to death for alleged blasphemy. -
Global Church Leader Urges Koreas to Refrain from Use of Force
The United States and South Korea began naval exercises off the west coast of the peninsula Sunday to send a clear message to North Korea that its aggressive actions must stop. -
Iraq Arrests 12 Suspected in Deadly Church Siege
Nearly one month after one of the deadliest attacks against Iraqi Christians, Iraq made its first arrests, an interior ministry official said Saturday. -
S. Korean Churches Urge Prayers After N. Korean Attack
Church leaders in South Korea have asked for prayers after North Korea fired dozens of artillery shells on Tuesday, killing two South Korean marines and injuring more than a dozen people. -
Obama Gives Thanks to God in Thanksgiving Proclamation
President Barack Obama issued on Tuesday the annual Thanksgiving Day proclamation, asking Americans to rejoice in the gifts of a gracious God. -
Aid Group Urges Prayer as Haiti's Cholera Death Toll Passes 900
Cholera has claimed nearly 1,000 deaths in Haiti, the government reported Sunday. -
Rescued Chilean Miner: God Won
The last of the 33 miners who were trapped underground for over two months was pulled out to safety Wednesday evening. -
Christians Urge Bold New Plans to Achieve MDGs
Christians across the globe have called for bold new plans and real progress on the Millennium Development Goals as world leaders meet this week in New York. -
Evangelical Scholar Troubled by Theological Ambiguity at Beck Rally
In the days following Glenn Beck's highly publicized rally in Washington, D.C., conservative Christians have come out expressing their concern not over the increasingly popular broadcaster, but over the apparent confusion among Christ followers. -
Global Church Head Urges 'Just Peace' amid Mideast Talks
As peace talks between Israeli and Palestinian leaders continue, the head of a global church body sent a message Thursday to negotiators to stress the concerns of Palestinian Christians. -
Interfaith Center Suggested to Heal Divide on Mosque Near Ground Zero
Rather than move the mosque further away from the site of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City, the chairwoman of the city's community board has suggested adding an interfaith component to help heal the divide. -
Carter Secures Release of U.S. Christian from N. Korea
Former President Jimmy Carter has helped free a U.S. Christian who was detained for the past seven months in North Korea. -
Some 9/11 Families Show Support for Mosque Near Ground Zero
A group of religious and civil rights groups and family members of 9/11 victims announced on Wednesday the formation of a new coalition in support of an Islamic community center and mosque near ground zero. -
World Vision Can Continue Faith-Based Hiring, Court Rules
World Vision can hire based on religious beliefs, a federal appeals court ruled Monday. -
Obama: Muslims Have Right to Build Place of Worship Near 9/11 Site
Months into an emotionally-charged debate surrounding the planned mosque and community center near the site of the 9/11 attacks, President Obama declared his support Friday night for the Muslim house of worship. -
Religious Leaders Divided on Ground Zero Mosque
A group of religious and interfaith leaders issued a statement Wednesday, denouncing the "xenophobia and religious bigotry" behind arguments against the proposed mosque near the 9/11 site. -
More Questions Raised Over Mosque Near 9/11 Site
Socially liberal Muslims are urging the imam behind the controversial Ground Zero mosque to abandon the project. -
Christian NGO Mourns Murder of 10 Workers in Afghanistan
The 10 aid workers who were massacred allegedly by the Taliban in Afghanistan were part of International Assistance Mission, the group confirmed Monday. -
ACLJ Petitions to Stop Ground Zero Mosque
A conservative group is preparing legal action to challenge a vote on Tuesday that cleared the way for a mosque to be built near the site of the Sept. 11 attacks. -
Christian Aborts Robbery Attempt with Jesus Talk
A young robber went into a South Florida cell phone store hoping to come out with some cash until he was dissuaded by a talk about Jesus. -
Televangelist Counters Ground Zero Mosque with Christian Center
In response to a proposed mosque blocks from ground zero, controversial televangelist Bill Keller announced on Tuesday that he plans to open a Christian center nearby.
