Situation in Flood-Hit Pakistan Still 'Critical', Say Relief Groups
Nearly two months after extremely heavy monsoon rains unleashed floods in northwest Pakistan, Christian relief groups on the ground say the situation there remains \"critical.\"
Aaron J. Leichman
Christian Post Reporter
Christian School in Kashmir Attacked Over Reported Quran Desecrations
Hundreds of Muslims in the divided region of Kashmir took to the streets Monday night in violent protest over the reported desecration of Qurans in the United States.
2 Indonesia Church Leaders Attacked on Way to Service
Two Christian leaders in Indonesia were ambushed on their way to a church service Sunday, prompting a call from the predominantly Muslim nation\'s president for an immediate investigation.
Operation Mobilization USA Welcomes New President
The new president of Operation Mobilization USA has officially taken the helm, announced the Christian mission agency\'s board of directors this week.
Woman's Stoning Sentence 'on Hold' as Iran Reviews Case
The stoning sentence of a woman convicted of adultery and murder has been put \"on hold,\" according to a spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry.
Massive Jailbreak Sparks Concern Among Nigerian Christian Leaders
Over 100 members of an Islamic extremist group escaped incarceration Tuesday following a violent raid of their prison in Bauchi, northern Nigeria.
Severe Flooding Compounds West Africa Food Crisis
Severe flooding across the Sahel region of West Africa has brought fresh misery to communities already suffering their worst food crisis in decades, reported a Christian relief group working in the area.
Cuban Church Leader Released, Cleared of Charges
A respected Cuban church leader who was unexpectedly arrested and tried in court last week has been cleared of all charges, reported a Christian human rights group Monday.
Vatican Expected to Seek Clemency for Death-Row Iranian Woman
The Vatican is expected to intervene in the case of an Iranian woman sentenced to death by stoning but \"not in a public way.\"
Parliament of the World's Religions Calls for 9/11 Solidarity
An organization that cultivates harmony among the world's religious and spiritual communities is urging people of faith to observe the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks by \"quench[ing] the fires of hatred and violence.\"