Aaron J Leichman, Christian Post
Murder victim's family questions Joyce Meyer Ministries
The ministry of televangelist Joyce Meyer may be added as a defendant to the wrongful-death lawsuit filed against a man charged with murdering his wife and two sons.
Evangelist meets high-level North Korean official
US Evangelist Franklin Graham had a "friendly conversation" on Wednesday with North Korea's foreign minister, according to the reclusive nation's news agency.
Asian disasters should be 'wake-up call,' says World Vision
The recent series of disasters throughout Asia should be a wake-up call to the global community to cut their carbon emissions, says World Vision.
Strained NGOs 'urgently' need public support amid relief efforts
Christian humanitarian agencies are calling on their donors and the general public for increased support as they respond to the rolling disasters that have ravaged parts of the Asia Pacific region.
Call for 'real action' on poverty after G20 summit
Christian anti-poverty campaigners had mix feelings about last week's Group of 20 summit but unanimously called upon leaders of the world's largest national economies to act on the promises they have made regarding hunger, health, and development.
Williams calls on US and Iraq to protect Iranian exiles
The head of the Anglican Communion said Sunday that the United States and the Iraqi government is obligated to protect the Iranian exiles living in a refugee camp in Iraq from violence and abuse.
Aid agencies appeal for access to vulnerable communities
Governments must honour their commitments to allow aid agencies access to vulnerable communities, insists a confederation of 162 Catholic relief, development and social service groups.
Turkish PM meets with minority religious leaders
Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan promised democratic reforms Saturday during a rare meeting with the religious minority leaders of his country.
Christian leaders urge international action on climate change
Over 152 Christian leaders and development professionals from 38 countries are rallying church leaders, CEOs, and NGO and parachurch group directors around the world to join their call to world leaders ahead of critical climate change negotiations in Copenhagen this December.
Prolonged droughts add to woes of millions in East Africa
West African church leaders have called on African governments and the international community to aggressively respond to issues that contribute to poverty and unrest on the continent, after concluding a week-long conference in Liberiaâs capital.
World Vision looks to needs of Pakistan's returning IDPs
With more of the two million Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in northwest Pakistan returning to their homes, global relief giant World Vision is keen to make sure they are returning voluntarily and that there is adequate security for them upon their return.
Philippine church blast kills five
At least five people were killed and 30 injured Sunday following an explosion outside a Catholic church in Cotabato City, Philippines.
Anti-Christian attacks prompt call for justice in Egypt
Egyptian authorities have released from custody all suspects who were arrested last week following attacks targeting Coptic Orthodox Christians in the small Egyptian village of Ezbet Boshra-East.
Relating climate change to poverty 'vital', says Caritas chief
The leader of a confederation of 162 Catholic relief, development and social service groups says it is âvitalâ for humanitarian organisations to relate climate change to the issue of poverty and to address the factors that make people vulnerable to climate change.
UN: One in six will suffer from chronic hunger in 2009
The number of people suffering from hunger is projected to reach a historic high this year, according to new estimates published on Friday by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations.
Call for free access to Gaza as blockade enters third year
Over 30 non-governmental humanitarian organisations have joined together to express their concern over Israel's continued blockade of the Gaza Strip, which has been in force for over two years now.