Religion Card Losing Power in Muslim-Dominated Indonesia’s Politics
Indonesia’s most populous province has re-elected its conservative Muslim governor, but by such a narrow margin that it suggests the … Read More
Jan Walker
Conclave Start Seen Delayed as Vatican Muzzles Cardinals
Vatican officials on Wednesday told cardinals gathered for the election of the next pope to stop speaking to the media, … Read More
Human Rights Boss Joins Russian Rockers’ Appeal
Russia’s top human rights official has joined a campaign calling for two members of the punk band Pussy Riot to … Read More
‘Unspeakable Act’ Exhibition Takes Aim at the Church As Papal Vote Looms
As cardinals flock to Rome to choose the next pope, two artists have taken the opportunity to stage an exhibition … Read More
Report: Extreme Anti-Govt US Groups at Record High, Could Grow
The number of extreme anti-government groups in the United States grew to an all-time high in 2012, and a backlash … Read More
Pakistani Teen, Colombian President Among Nobel Prize Nominees
A Pakistani schoolgirl who was shot in the head by the Taliban for advocating girls’ education is a wild card … Read More
Gaza Marathon Canceled After Hamas Bans Women Runners
The main United Nations agency in Gaza has canceled the annual marathon in the small Palestinian territory after ruling Hamas … Read More
Italy Group Asks Prosecutors to Question US Cardinal Over Abuse
An Italian consumer group on Monday urged Rome prosecutors to question U.S. Cardinal Roger Mahony, who is in the city … Read More
US Baby’s HIV Infection Cured Through Very Early Treatment
A baby girl in Mississippi who was born with HIV has been cured after very early treatment with standard HIV … Read More
Papal Vote Preparations Begin in Earnest at Vatican
Roman Catholic cardinals filed into the Vatican on Monday for preliminary meetings to sketch an identikit for the next pope … Read More
Poland’s Walesa Provokes Outrage With Anti-gay Comments
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Lech Walesa has provoked outrage among liberal Poles by suggesting homosexuals in parliament should sit behind … Read More
Indonesia: Is It Still a Majority Muslim Nation?
Two campaigns. Two different outcomes. Muslims in Indonesia raised $2 million to counter the progress Christians are making in leading … Read More
Church of God Rebuilding in Rwanda
The Kicukiro Church of God headquarters located in Kigali, Rwanda, was recently dedicated to the glory of God in a … Read More
More Than 800 Churches Join La Paz Festival
If time is of the essence, then the timing of the Franklin Graham’s Festival of Hope in La Paz, Bolivia … Read More
Imprisoned Pastor Irani Still in Need of Medical Assistance
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has learned that Pastor Behnam Irani, currently held in Ghezal Hesar prison in Iran, is now … Read More
How ‘Lincoln’ Fell Short and Lost Opportunities
By Hollywood standards, Lincoln has done respectable business at the box office and Daniel Day-Lewis’ performance as America’s 16th president is … Read More
Survey: Spiritual Maturity Comes Through Intentionality
Christians on the path to spiritual maturity have a habit of seeking God through prayer and worship – not just … Read More
Ex-Pope Relaxes as Cardinals Prepare for Vote
A relaxed and rested Pope Emeritus Benedict read messages from well-wishers and strolled in his retirement palace gardens on Friday … Read More
US Gay Couples Report Poorer Health Than Straight Married Counterparts
Gay and lesbian couples living together report poorer health than straight married couples, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday, speculating that … Read More
House Gives Final OK to Bipartisan Domestic Abuse Bill
The House of Representatives gave final approval on Thursday to a bipartisan bill to renew the landmark 1994 Violence Against … Read More
Homicide Suspected in Death of Gay Mississippi Mayor Candidate
A candidate for mayor of a small town in Mississippi was found dead by a river on Wednesday morning, the … Read More