U.S., West African Interfaith Leaders Vow to Monitor Region's Peace Efforts
Interfaith leaders from the United States and West Africa met this week in Liberia for a three-day international conference in Monrovia.
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Int'l Crisis Group: East Sudan Conflict May Escalate Into Major War
Low-intensity conflict between the Sudanese government and the rebels in the east could escalate into a full-scale war with disastrous humanitarian consequences -
Compassion Equips Poor Mothers to Save Babies in India
The village of Kakdwip with about 15,000 inhabitants is witnessing happy changes in the lives of locals. -
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U.S. Christians Ignorant of Europe's Spiritual State, Says Mission Group Spokesman
American Christians mistakenly believe that Europe has the same perception of the Church and Christian faith as in the United States, -
Chinese Gov’t Changes Tactics for House Church Crackdowns, Says Expert
An expert on Chinese human rights violations, in particular religious freedom, reported on Tuesday that the communist government continues to persecute unregistered house churches, but has modified it -
Christianity's Growth More than 'Counting Sheep', Says Expert
More than a 100 mission leaders concluded a four-day gathering Saturday to discuss the growing concern of how to assess the growth and impact of Christianity given that confession of faith does not ne -
African Church Head Warns Against Pentecostal Appeal
Speaking at the Ecumenical Platform of the World Social Forum in Nairobi, Kenya, on Sunday, the Rev. Dr. Nyansako-ni-Nku urged mainline churches to 'rescue' people who are being lured by controversial -
Iraqi Christians Lose All Hope with Violence, Anarchy
Difficulties and persecution is nothing new to the minority Christians living in Iraq. However, local Christians are now saying that the anarchistic situation in their country has destroyed all optimi -
ICC 'Hall of Shame' Names Top 10 Christian Persecutors
International Christian Concern released its annual Hall of Shame Awards on Wednesday, listing the world’s top ten persecutors of Christians. -
Mercy Ships Announces New CEO
A hospital charity ship ministry announced the appointment of Cal Huge as its new chief executive officer on Tuesday. -
U.S. Christians: Peace, Hope for Persecuted on Christmas
Millions of Christians living in lands hostile to their faith – whether it is due to militant religious groups or the government – the greatest concern is honoring one of the most important Christian -
New Research Shows U.S. Population Growing Faster than Church
New groundbreaking research based on a database of over 300,000 churches across America indicated that overall the population is growing faster than the church. -
Christian Groups Respond to Nigeria Church Burning with Support, Relief
U.S. and U.K. Christian groups have voiced support for victims of the recent Nigeria church burnings as evaluation and distribution of relief supplies are underway. -
Christians Say Indonesia Executions Are 'Cover-Up', 'Appeasement'
Three Christians in Indonesia convicted of killing Muslims six years ago are scheduled to be executed at an undisclosed time and location on Thursday despite international protest that the men are inn -
World Mission Leaders to Gather for Landmark Study
World international missions organizations will gather to discuss strategies based on a recent landmark study that some say will shape international missions for the next 20 years. -
Freedom Advocates: U.S. Condemnation of China Persecution 'Long Overdue'
WASHINGTON – Religious freedom and Christian persecution experts applauded a House-approved resolution condemning China for rising religious persecution, saying it was 'long overdue.' -
Food, Health 'Key Concerns' for Indonesia Quake Victims
Nearly two weeks after the 6.3-quake struck Indonesia’s Java Island, assessments show that availability of food and healthcare are key concerns for quake victims. -
Christian Relief Groups Launch Rapid Responses to Indonesia Quake
As distressed survivors of the magnitude-6.3 quake in Indonesia search through the rubble for their relatives, Christian groups are rushing to the scene offering aid and comfort in the midst of despai -
Persecution Watchdogs Counter Palau's Remarks on Religious Freedom in China
Christian persecution groups responded with strong objections to controversial statements made recently by evangelist Luis Palau, who claimed that there was greater religious freedom in China and urge -
Freedom Supporters Urged to Pray, 'Fax' for North Korean Refugees
A 'fax and prayer' campaign for North Korean refugees in China will take place next week, coinciding with the International Week of Prayer for North Korea.
