Dibin Samuel
Persecution is part of the Christian vocation - Orissa Archbishop
Despite concerns for their safety, the Christian community is growing in the Indian state of Orissa
Indian Christians protest raid on homes for the poor
Civic groups have held protests following a series of 'systematic' attacks against Christians in Karnataka.
Global leaders condemn Sri Lanka's 'disdain' for human rights
A group of eminent global leaders that includes Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Jimmy Carter has hit out at the Sri Lankan government over its poor human rights record.
World Council of Churches to host dialogue between Muslims and Christians
The World Council of Churches (WCC) is to host an inter-religious dialogue between Muslims and Christians this November in a bid to address conflict fuelled by religion in predominantly Muslim countries.
Christians in Pakistan missing out on flood aid, bishop warns
The Bishop of Peshawar in Pakistan has warned that Christians there will receive âhardly anythingâ from the aid packages being distributed among victims of the countryâs worst flooding in 80 years.
India's Dalit Christians continue to protest discrimination
A church council fighting for the rights of Dalit Christians in India has called on churches and Christian organisations to observe August 10 as "Black Day".
Church of Pakistan seeks prayer as flood crisis continues
As flood waters continue to wreak havoc in Pakistan, the church there has called for prayer from the worldwide Christian community.
Lausanne Congress to adopt new manifesto for world evangelisation
Evangelical Christians convening in South Africa this October for the Third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelisation will adopt a new document following in the footsteps of the historic Lausanne Covenant that exhorted Christians to preach the good news to all mankind.
Christian Aid launches emergency appeal for Pakistan floods
Christian Aid has launched an emergency appeal to assist those affected by the devastating flooding in Pakistan.
Church in China experiencing 'tremendous' growth
The church in China is experiencing tremendous growth like never before, says the World Council of Churches (WCC).
Racism is contrary to the Gospel â Jim Wallis
Racial reconciliation and overcoming racial segregation must be a part of the churchâs mission in the world today, says evangelical writer and activist Jim Wallis.
Christian aid groups respond as Pakistan flood kills over 1,000
More than one thousand people have been killed by heavy monsoon rains that lashed through Pakistan's north-west region last week.
London march protests murder of Pakistani Christians
Pakistani Christians living in the UK will today hold a peaceful rally to protest the murder of two Christian brothers outside a courthouse in Faisalabad, Pakistan, last week.
Russian Orthodox Church facing âaggressive atheismâ, says Patriarch
Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill has called on members of the Church to remain firm in their belief in God in the face of âaggressive atheismâ and âresurgent paganismâ.
Lebanonâs ruling party asks Muslims to protect Christians
The head of a Sunni political movement in Lebanon has expressed concern over the decline of Christians in the region allegedly due to growing Shiite influence.
Report: Religious intolerance is the 'new racism'
Religious minorities are facing attack, detention, torture and the repression of their fundamental freedoms on every continent, according to a leading minority rights organisation