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World Leaders Meet for U.N. Religious Tolerance Talk
Heads of state convened at the U.N. headquarters on Wednesday to begin talks on how to foster religious tolerance. But Saudi Arabia\'s leadership role in the conference made representatives and human rights groups question the amount of progress the gathering would yield.
Christian Colony Cries Injustice at House Razing Order
A Christian colony in Pakistan is in distress over a government order to vacate their homes within 72 hours so that workers can demolish their neighborhood and expand a main road. The government is not offering the 48 affected families any compensation.
100-Year Construction of Last Gothic Cathedral Done
After more than 100 years, St. John\'s Anglican Cathedral in Brisbane, Australia, is finally completed, the Anglican Church reported on Tuesday.
Lutherans Worldwide Celebrate Martin Luther's Baptism
Lutheran congregations worldwide are joining in the celebration on Tuesday of the 525th anniversary of the baptism of protestant reformation founder Martin Luther.
American Evangelical Lobbies Creation Care in Australia
A high-profile American evangelical is in Australia this week to lobby for climate change legislation and to get evangelicals down South more active in the creation care movement.
Pope to Muslims: Religious Persecution Unacceptable
Religious persecution is not acceptable, Pope Benedict XVI said Friday following a historic meeting between top Catholic and Muslim leaders.
China to Issue Human Rights Plan, Official Says
China will issue a \"human rights action plan\" that will seek to \"expand democracy and strengthen the rule of law,\" a Chinese official said this week. This is the first time the communist state has announced a plan to improve citizens\' rights.
Iranian Pastors Deny Allegation of Faith Renunciation
Two Iranian pastors recently acquitted of apostasy charges countered the court\'s recently exposed claim that they had renounced their Christian faith. But the two men said they had never denied their Christian faith in court.
Obama Win Brings Hope to Africa, Church Leaders Say
President-elect Barack Obama is not only inspiring hope for positive change among Americans but also overseas in Africa, church leaders say. \"It is a positive turn for Africa,\" said Bishop Joseph Wasonga of Maseno West Anglican Church in Kenya.
Graham Concludes '08 Crusade in Taiwan
American evangelist Franklin Graham concluded his 2008 world crusade this past weekend in Taipei, Taiwan where nearly 10,000 people committed their lives to Jesus Christ during the event.