Robert Williams, Christian Post

Caritas report calls for new global ethic on climate change

Christian relief and development agency Caritas, is calling for a fresh approach to tackling climate change in a new report title “Climate Justice: Seeking a new global ethic”.

Iranian female converts charged with apostasy

An Iranian judge has charged two jailed female converts with crimes of apostasy and propagation of the Christian faith, a human rights group reported.

Tutu hails Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize

Archbishop Desmond Tutu has praised US President Barack Obama after he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Caritas seeks funds for Niger flood victims

Catholic aid agency Caritas says nearly $1 million will be needed to provide help to households affected by flooding in Niger.

Tension in Egypt over attacks on Coptic Christians

Egypt's Coptic Christian community are upset over what they perceive to be organised attacks against them in the north of the country.

Nazir-Ali calls for release of Iranian converts

The Bishop of Rochester Dr Michael Nazir-Ali is calling upon the President of Iran to have mercy on two female converts who have been imprisoned for leaving Islam and embracing Christianity.

Seventh church bombed in Iraq within 48 hours

A Chaldean Christian church in Iraq was bombed Monday, injuring three children in the latest violent act against a Christian house of worship, Iraqi officials said.

Church bomb attacks leave four dead in Baghdad

At least four have been killed and 32 wounded in bomb attacks on six Baghdad churches in 24 hours.

Church body welcomes US-Russian nuclear arms reduction‎

World Council of Churches has welcomed the preliminary agreement signed by the United States and Russia to cut back their stockpiles of nuclear weapons as a “a step forward” and said “it will enhance and improve international relations in the 21st Century”.

Christians praise Scotland's ambitious climate change targets

Scottish Catholics have praised new legislation passed by the Scottish Parliament to cut greenhouse emissions, calling it a challenge to the rest of the developed world.

Faith leaders denounce violence in the name of religion

Extremism, terrorism and other forms of violence in the name of religion are “threats to human life and should be rejected”, say delegates attending the Third Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Biblical approach key to lasting peace in West Africa

One Christian leader believes the biblical story of Ruth and Naomi can help West Africans fight hunger and poverty, while an “honest talk about the issues” will help them achieve a long lasting peace and prosperity in the region.