- 08/10/2010
World Council of Churches to Host Muslim-Christian Dialogue
The World Council of Churches is planning to host an inter-religious dialogue between Muslims and Christians this fall in a bid to address conflicts fueled by religion in predominantly Muslim countries.
- 08/08/2010
Church Council Organizes 'Black Day' for Dalit Christians
A church council fighting for the rights of Dalit Christians in India has called on churches and Christian organizations to observe Aug. 10 as "Black Day."
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08/05/2010Church of Pakistan Seeks Prayers as Deadly Flood Toll Passes 1,500
As flood waters continue to wreak havoc in Pakistan, the country’s leading ecumenical church body has called upon the worldwide Christian community to pray for the more than three million people affected and in need of emergency assistance.
- 08/03/2010
WCC Official: Church Growth in China 'Unique and Explosive'
The Church in China is experiencing tremendous growth like never before, says an official with the World Council of Churches (WCC).
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08/02/2010Christians Bring Relief as Pakistan Flood Kills Over 1,200
More than a thousand people have been killed by heavy monsoon rains that lashed through Pakistan's north-west region last week.
Tags Relief - 07/31/2010
Russian Orthodox Head: 'Baptism' of Russia is Civilization's Pillar
Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill hailed members of the Church this past week for remaining firm in their belief in God in the face of “aggressive atheism” and “resurgent paganism.”
- 07/03/2010
Report: Religious Intolerance Is the 'New Racism'
A leading minority rights organization states in its 2010 report that religious minorities are facing attack, detention, torture and the repression of their fundamental freedoms on every continent.
Tags Persecution Human Rights - 06/30/2010
Indian Legislator Jailed for Murder, Two Years After Violence
One of the main suspects in the 2008 anti-Christian violence in Orissa, India, was been sentenced to seven years in prison for murder.
Tags Persecution Human Rights - 06/28/2010
Tribute Paid to First Protestant Missionary to India
Thousands of Tamil people, including scholars and language experts, paid homage to Bartholomaeus Ziegenbalg, the first Protestant missionary to India, for his immense contributions in the development of Tamil language.
- 06/05/2010
Churches Urged to Address Challenges on World Environment Day
In marking World Environment Day on Saturday, the National Council of Churches in India urged churches, related-organizations and agencies to celebrate and respond to environmental concerns that are due to human activities.
Tags Climate Change -
05/29/2010Christian Council Condemns Maoist Train Attack in India
The Bengal Christian Council on Friday condemned the Maoist attack on Mumbai-bound Gyaneswari Express that killed at least 98 people in West Bengal's Midnapore district in India.
- 05/07/2010
India Urged to End 'Culture of Impunity'
A Christian advocacy group Thursday unequivocally condemned the "culture of impunity" in India and said the inciters and perpetrators of communal violence must be brought to justice.
Tags Persecution - 05/01/2010
WARC Condemns Growing Anti-Christian Violence in India
The World Alliance of Reformed Churches has expressed grave concern over the growing violence against Christians in the country.
Tags Persecution - 01/23/2010
Human Rights Watchdog Releases Hall of Shame List
Communist and former Communist states are becoming less antagonistic towards Christianity. However, persecution continues to increase in Islamic countries.
Tags Persecution - 08/09/2009
Indian Christians Stage Protest in Support of Pakistani Brethren
Lending voices of support for their brethren in Pakistan, Christians on Friday held a protest rally before the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi, requisitioning "strong action" against the perpetrators of violence in a memorandum addressed to Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari
Tags Persecution
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