Aaron J. Leichman

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• Aug 3, 2010

  Russian Orthodox Leader: Pray for Rain as Deadly Wildfires Rage

  Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill is urging Christians to pray for rain as wildfires continue to spread in parts of Russia.

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  Aug 2, 2010

  Regent University's First Hispanic President Takes the Helm

  Regent University\'s eighth president officially took the helm on Sunday – nine months after a half-year national search concluded with his appointment.

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  Jul 31, 2010

  World Vision: 'Hunger Season' Hit Niger Early

  A Christian aid agency that has been working in Niger since 1995 says the current food shortage in the West African country is the worst they\'ve seen since the 2005 food crisis.

• Jul 28, 2010

  Christian Relief Group: Kyrgyzstan in Turmoil

  The implications of last month\'s civil conflict in Kyrgyzstan are still experienced by the communities and humanitarian organizations alike, reported a faith-based non-profit working in the Turkic state.

• Jul 23, 2010

  Deaths of Pakistani Christian Brothers Fuel Call for 'Blasphemy' Repeal

  The leader of the World Council of Churches is urging Pakistan\'s president and prime minister to initiate measures toward the repeal of their controversial blasphemy laws, which critics say are often abused by extremists.

• Jul 22, 2010

  Campaign Launched to Halt Deportation of Christians in Morocco

  A campaign is being launched to mobilize Christians in the West in rallying their U.S. representatives and senators behind an effort to stop Morocco\'s deportation of Christians.

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  Jul 22, 2010

  Archbishop Tutu to Withdraw from Public Life

  Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu announced Thursday his intention to withdraw from public life on Oct. 7 – the day he is to turn 79.

• Jul 21, 2010

  WACC Taps Lutheran World Information Director for General Secretary

  The director and editor of the Lutheran World Federation\'s news service has been selected to serve as the next general secretary of the World Association for Christian Communication.

• Jul 19, 2010

  Gunmen Kill 2 Pakistani Christians Outside Courthouse

  Two Christians accused of blasphemy in Pakistan were killed as they left a courthouse Monday afternoon, reported a Christian persecution watchdog group shortly after the incident.

• Jul 18, 2010

  Christian Relief Group Says Shelter is Greatest Need, Challenge in Haiti

  Six months after Haiti's devastating earthquake, Christian relief groups say much has been done to help the people of the Caribbean country. The road to lasting recovery, however, will take many years.