Joseph Keenan, Christian Post

Church aid agency concerned for displaced people in Pakistan

A church-based relief and development agency has expressed concern for people in Pakistan displaced as a result of the Pakistani army’s assault on Islamic militants in South Waziristan.

Orissa Christians: We will not renounce our faith

Orissa Christians say they “will not renounce their faith" even though they still receive threats more than a year after being attacked by Hindu extremists.

Indian Christians urge help for Sri Lankan refugees

Tamil Christians in India have called on their government to do more to help thousands of Sri Lankans stranded for the last six months in refugee camps, where conditions are reportedly poor.

Five life sentences for murder of pastor in Orissa

A fast track court in the Indian state of Orissa has sentenced five people to life imprisonment for murdering a pastor during a wave of violence against Christians one year ago.

Indonesia's new stoning law alarms Christians

Christians have expressed deep concern over the passing of new law in Aceh province of Indonesia that allows stoning to death for women caught in adultery.

WCC to visit India's persecuted believers

An international ecumenical team from World Council of Churches (WCC) will pay India a solidarity visit next week in the wake of continued violence against Christians in the country.

Orissa: Six more sentenced for attacks on Christians

A court in the Indian state of Orissa has sentenced another six people to four years imprisonment for their involvement in violence against Christians a year ago.

Indonesian quake destruction worse than thought - World Vision

World Vision says the destruction caused by a powerful earthquake in Indonesia’s West Java province last week is much worse than first thought and has appealed for more assistance.

Pakistan: Taliban militants kidnap eight Christians

Taliban militants in Pakistan have reportedly kidnapped eight Christians.

Pakistani Christians receive aid after violent attacks

Action by Churches Together International is helping hundreds of Pakistani Christians who lost their homes in an attack by Islamists in Punjab province over the weekend, which left eight people dead.

Indian court convicts five more for Orissa anti-Christian violence

An Indian court has sentenced another five persons to six years in prison for the second time in a month for their involvement in violence against Christians in Orissa a year ago.

Audio Bibles bring hope to Tamil refugees

The rebuilding of lives for thousands of Tamil refugees in Sri Lanka also involves the “rebuilding of their faith”, says one ministry that is giving the “message of hope” to people whose survival currently depends on aid.