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Christians Urge Obama to Make Mideast Peace a Priority
Christian leaders across denominational lines are signing onto an ecumenical letter that urges President-elect Barack Obama to make Israel-Palestinian peace a priority in his incoming administration.
Thai Church Appeals for Prayer amid Political Unrest
The head of the Thai partner church of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is appealing for Christians around the world to pray for the country as it undergoes a political crisis that has thrown parts of the country in upheaval.
Terror Attacks May Boost Hindu Party in Election
A Christian mission group is fearful that the recent terror attacks by Muslim militants will help a Hindu nationalist party gain control of the government.
Church Leaders Press Obama to Deliver Change
Leaders of two dozen U.S. churches will call on President-elect Barack Obama to lead the nation towards peace and justice this week during the annual meeting of the United States Conference for the World Council of Churches (WCC), which begins on Tuesday.
Lutheran Bishops Agree to be Tested for HIV/AIDS
Bishops of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America recently agreed to all be tested for HIV/AIDS at their upcoming Conference of Bishops in a denominational effort to raise awareness about the pandemic.
Iraqi Refugee: I'd Rather Go to Hell Than Go Back
An Iraqi Christian taking refuge in Syria is adamant about not returning to his homeland, which - like for many other believers fleeing the sectarian violence-rife country - has brought him so much pain and suffering.
Houses of Worship Burned, Over 300 Killed in Nigeria
More than 300 people have died in Muslim-Christian clashes in the worst sectarian violence in Nigeria since 2004, when some 700 people were killed.
Church Groups Respond as Congo Conflict Deepens
Church-related aid agencies are assisting civilians displaced by the eastern Congo conflict as the U.N. special envoy made another effort on Friday to arrange peace talks between Congo\'s government and Tutsi rebels.
Indian Leader Raises Doubt on Mumbai Terror Motive
An Indian Christian leader lamented the coordinated terrorist attacks on India\'s financial capital city of Mumbai Wednesday night, but called into question claims that Muslim terrorists are behind the attacks.
Coptic Head Orders No Prayer in Disputed Church
The Coptic Pope Shenuda III barred Egyptian Christians from praying in a church building in Cairo Tuesday after sectarian violence broke out this past weekend over the building\'s use as a Christian prayer hall.