Aaron J. Leichman

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• Oct 19, 2010

  Freed Chilean Miners Return for Celebratory Mass

  Thirteen of the 33 men who had been trapped underground for 69 days in Chilean mine returned to the site of their entrapment Sunday for a private thanksgiving mass.

• Oct 14, 2010

  Christian Groups Intensify Efforts Against U.N. Defamation Resolution

  A U.N. resolution that seeks to criminalize words and actions perceived as attacks against religion – particularly Islam – will be up for vote again this year.

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  Oct 13, 2010

  Prayers Persist as World Witnesses Rescue of Chilean Miners

  Churches across Chile have been hosting around-the-clock vigils and special services as rescuers pulled out one-by-one the 33 miners who have been trapped underground for 69 days.

• Oct 12, 2010

  Ecumenical Sudanese Delegation Meets with U.N. Chief to Raise Alarm

  An ecumenical delegation of Sudanese religious leaders met with U.N. officials Monday to express concern over what might happen if the upcoming referendum is not carried out as planned.

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  Oct 12, 2010

  Christians in N. Korea Face Uncertain Future Under Next Leader

  Christian persecution watchdogs are hoping that a change of leadership will mark a turning point for the North Korea\'s Christian population.

• Oct 11, 2010

  Pope Benedict Opens Landmark Assembly of Mideast Bishops

  Pope Benedict XVI opened up a special two-week assembly of Middle East bishops Sunday in hopes of contributing toward peace efforts through the Church.

• Oct 11, 2010

  World Evangelical Alliance Pledges Support for Sudan Referendum

  The world\'s largest network of evangelicals has committed itself to taking measures to ensure that the critical referendum in Southern Sudan is a success.

• Oct 8, 2010

  Vatican to Hold Special Middle East Assembly

  Catholic Bishops from Muslim-majority countries and elsewhere in the world will convene at the Vatican for a landmark \"Special Assembly for the Middle East.\"

• Oct 7, 2010

  Saudi Authorities Charge 13 Expatriates with Proselytizing

  Authorities in Saudi Arabia have charged 12 expatriates from the Philippines and one from France with proselytizing, according to an official at the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh.

• Oct 5, 2010

  Report: Saudi Religious Police Arrest Dozens for Prohibited Worship

  The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh said Tuesday that it has extended assistance to 12 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were arrested along with around 90 other expatriates for congregating for a religious activity.