Ethan Cole
Report: more than half of Britons have no religion
More than half the British people admitted they have no religious adherence, revealed a new UN report published last week.
Jordan expels foreign Christians for 'illegal' preaching
The Muslim-majority country of Jordan acknowledged Wednesday that it expelled foreign Christians for illegal preaching under what it claims was the guise of charity work.
Ecumenical body: Differences testing bonds of Christian unity
Leaders at a meeting of the world's largest ecumenical body this week emphasised the importance of staying united during a time of many changes in Christianity.
Baptists minister to refugees along Thai-Burma border
A US Baptist delegation began ministering to Burmese refugees living along the Thai-Burma border Monday during a visit to better understand the refugee-to-resettlement process and to reaffirm historic ties between the denomination and the Burmese people.
Minority Christians yearn for equality in Pakistan
In an overwhelmingly Muslim country, Christians in Pakistan have long yearned for equality.
Eritrea hides ex-Orthodox head from US officials
The former head of the Eritrean Orthodox Church, who is widely believed to have been forcibly removed from office by the government, was relocated to an undisclosed locale to prevent his meeting a visiting US delegation, reported a Christian persecution watchdog group Tuesday.
South African authorities round up Zimbabwean refugees sheltering in church
Hundreds of Zimbabweans were arrested by police forces Thursday while sleeping at a church in South Africa known for sheltering refugees.
International Christian delegation in troubled Kenya on solidarity visit
An international ecumenical delegation will visit Kenya on Wednesday to show solidarity with the country's churches that are struggling to work for peace amid post-electoral violence and widespread killings.
UN investigator urges end to religious violence in Israel and Palestine
A UN freedom of religion investigator urged Israel and the Palestinian authorities to condemn all violence done in the name of religion, the United Nations said Monday.
Ecumenical head, Pope unite to close 100th Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Head of global ecumenical body joins Pope in Rome for service to close Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
Kenya's persistent violence disturbs Christian groups
Violent skirmishes in the once-hailed democratic oasis of Kenya continued Thursday between angry young demonstrators and police, making it difficult for Christian aid groups to provide help for affected victims.
Church Critical in Uniting Europe, Says EU Polish Commissioner
The first Polish Commissioner to the European Union said Tuesday that the Church is critical to efforts to reconnect Europe with its people. Dr. Danuta Hübner, the EU Polish Commissioner, opened the 2006 European Evangelical Alliance (EEA) and the European Evangelical Missionary Alliance (EEMA) General Assemblies...