How Will Pope Francis Address Persecution of Christians Around the World?

Authority Nina Shea discusses the issue and what awaits the Holy Father.

Pope Francis to Meet With Saudi Ambassador

The representative of a country that harshly forbids Christian worship is expected to discuss improving Catholic-Muslim relations.

Mob Burns Christian Slum in Pakistan

Minister calls it ‘the worst example of barbarism.’

Suspects Sought in Shooting Death of Catholic Priest in Zanzibar

Father Evarist Mushi was shot and killed on his way to say Mass Feb. 17 in the territory that is part of Tanzania.

Report: Chinese Persecution of Christians Increases

Contraception Mandate Kicks In for Wave of Employers

The battle over religious freedom intensifies as the controversial federal contraception mandate goes into effect for many for-profit employers.

Plaintiffs Seek to Block California Law Banning ‘Reparative Therapy’ for Minors

State law’s supporters say therapy to change orientation is dangerous, but plaintiffs allege that the ban violates the rights of minors who seek help with unwanted same-sex attraction.

Supreme Court Directs Appeals Court to Address Challenge to HHS Mandate

The Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals must examine the claim that mandated coverage of abortion-inducing drugs violates religious freedom, but ruling offers no assurance that justices will take up the case.

Nigerian Catholics Respond to Attack With Prayer and Fasting

Pastor requests reparation by his parishioners for the desecration of their church’s desecration and prayers for the perpetrators’ conversion.

Back to the Ghetto?

For This Employer, Faith Is No Hobby

Christian company challenges HHS mandate’s limitation of free exercise of religious liberty.

Pakistan Remembers Shahbaz Bhatti on First Anniversary of Assassination

Former minister for minorities, a Catholic who knew his life was in danger, is recalled as a martyr.

Site of Hindu Attacks on Christians Sees Conversions

Many of those who persecuted Christians in India are themselves becoming Christian. Kandhamal proves Tertullian right.

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Egypt's Christians Wary as Voting Continues

Some are willing to give Muslim Brotherhood, Salafists a chance to show they are willing to treat Christians equally.

Canadian Defender

Saturday Book Pick: Radio talk show host Michael Coren stands up for his adopted faith.

Vietnamese Catholics’ Plight

Leaked U.S. embassy cables reveal power struggle between communist government and the Holy See as more believers are arrested on vague charges.

A Resurrection, of Sorts, for Iraqi Christian Refugees

A Christian couple brings new life to America, and pro-lifers celebrate with them.

Catholic Pakistani Minister Killed for Protecting Christians

Shahbaz Bhatti’s assassination evokes widespread condemnation.

Will Christians Survive in the ‘New Egypt’?

Copts wonder what the post-Mubarak era will bring. Egypt’s original Christian community hopes for end of bombings, killings, while Evangelical Christians long for an end to official harassment.