Ethan Cole, Christian Today US Correspondent
US presidential candidates asked to reject divisive religious talk
Christian leaders urge US presidential candidates to resist divisive religious rhetoric and respect religious freedom.
US church group backs away from befriending presidential hopefuls
One of the US' largest interdenominational bodies decides to focus energy on poverty instead of presidents.
Egypt arrests 13 Christians for collecting church donations
Egypt officials arrested 13 Christians earlier this week for collecting donations to rebuild a church without a permit, their lawyer said Wednesday.
Study reveals most religious nations in the world
Nigeria, Brazil, India and Morocco are among the most religious nations in the world, according to a major study on faith released Tuesday.
Jesus' birthplace to host major Christmas Eve festival
Bethlehem's Manger Square, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, will host its largest event since 1999 on Christmas Eve this year.
Anglican head urges 'moral vision' on climate change
Archbishop Dr Rowan Williams told participants at an ecumenical gathering that a clear moral vision is needed to deal with global warming.
Obama gains ground with black Christian leaders
Senator Barack Obama's campaign unveiled this past week a new committee featuring top African American religious leaders supporting the presidential contender's bid for the Democratic nomination.
Nigerian churches embark on 10-day peace walk
People from across Nigeria united Monday for a 10-day walk to celebrate peace and promote the rebuilding of a school that symbolises reconciliation.
Influential bishops worry over delayed Lebanon election
A group of Christian bishops in Lebanon is concerned that the presidential deadlock in their country has affected national unity.
Iraq's Endangered Christians Promised Protection
Iraq's prime minister vowed Saturday to protect and support the country's rapidly diminishing Christian population, which has been fleeing sectarian violence in the country.
Condoleezza Rice prays for Mideast peace at Jesus birthplace
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice lit a candle and prayed for peace in the Holy Land on Wednesday when she stopped at the grotto where Christians believe Jesus Christ was born.
Tutu, Carter Foster Peace in Darfur
Nobel peace laureate Desmond Tutu met up with former US president Jimmy Carter in Darfur Tuesday to promote peace in Sudan's war-ravaged region.
Archbishop: Religion Growing in Cuba
A Catholic Archbishop in Cuba says religion is growing in the communist nation despite restrictions.
World Vision Convoy Ambushed in Darfur
An aid convoy from Christian agency World Vision International was ambushed in Darfur and three humanitarian workers were wounded, the UN mission to Sudan said Saturday.
Nigerian Pentecostalism Thriving on Miracles, Prosperity Promises
Millions are flooding to join Pentecostal churches in Africa where vows of miraculous healing and promises of pending fortunes are attracting swathes of the continent's sick and poor.
US Senate Votes in Favour of Overseas Abortion
The US Senate has lifted a ban to provide family-planning aid to overseas organisations that promote or perform abortions.