Ethan Cole, Christian Post
Iraq: 1,000 police in Mosul to stem Christian exodus
Nearly 1,000 police were deployed to the northern Iraqi city of Mosul, said a local official on Monday, after thousands of Christians this past week fled their homes in fear following a string of murders and violence.
Christian group welcomes EU's strong stance on Iran apostasy bill
A Christian human rights group has applauded the European Union for issuing a declaration to Iran urging the repressive state to drop its draft apostasy bill and to release Christian converts from detention.
Court recognises threat to Christian converts
A UK immigration court of appeals has for the first time recognisd the threat to the lives of Muslim converts to Christianity by granting asylum to a Syrian evangelical Christian couple.
US faith leaders ask Iranian president to change rhetoric on Holocaust, Israel
Religious leaders that hosted a highly-criticised dinner for Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Thursday asked the fiercely anti-US politician to change his tone when speaking on a number of sensitive topics.
Egypt: Former Muslim still in hiding one year after conversion to Christianity
Egypt's most well-known convert to Christianity is still hiding a year after he filed the landmark case to become the first Egyptian Muslim to sue the government for rejecting his application to officially change his religion.
Churches to unite in International Prayer for Peace
Hundreds of churches and Christian organisations around the world will pray for peace this Sunday on International Day of Prayer for Peace.
Orissa Christians forced to choose between faith, homes
Christians in the eastern Indian state of Orissa, plagued with sectarian violence in recent weeks, are reportedly being coerced into converting to Hinduism in order to save their homes.
Two Christians kidnapped, then killed in Iraq
Two Iraqi Christians were kidnapped then later killed by Islamic fundamentalists in Mosul within the span of a few days, a news agency with connections to Iraq reported.
Ecumenical delegation to strengthen Georgia-Russia church ties
A delegation from the World Council of Churches began its five-day visit to member churches in Georgia and Russia on Wednesday with the goal to facilitate harmony between the two Christian communities despite their countries' current political conflict.
Chinese house church leader released from 'forced vacation'
The head of a Chinese house church organisation and his wife have been released by authorities after more than three weeks of detention.
Dead Sea scrolls to go digital
The deteriorating and much sought-after Dead Sea scrolls are being digitalised and will be made available to the public and researchers on the Internet, Israel authorities announced this past week.
YWAM kicks off month of prayer for Muslims during Ramadan
Christians around the world will begin a 30-day prayer campaign for Muslims on Monday that coincides with Ramadan, Islam's holiest month.
Christians in Georgia open doors to needy
Two weeks after conflict erupted in South Ossetia, Russia is withdrawing the bulk of its troops from Georgia whilst churches open their doors to the needy.
Georgian refugees aided by churches, ask 'where was God?'
Churches and Christian agencies are providing shelter and humanitarian aid to refugees from the crisis in Georgia.
Ministry finds fault with Yale Christian-Muslim declaration
Ministry leader says that a common statement recently agreed by Christian and Muslim leaders elevates Islam at the expense of Christianity's distinctiveness.
Georgia churches damaged in conflict
Three evangelical churches in the capital of South Ossetia have been damaged by the conflict between Russia and Georgia, according to reports.