WCC presses for US-North Korea talks

The General Secretary of the World Council of Churches has expressed his "alarm and disappointment" over the breakdown of the Six Party Talks to address North Korea's nuclear programme. The talks..

Pakistan: Islamist parties oppose repeal of blasphemy law

Pakistan's top Islamist parties have warned the government against repealing of blasphemy law in favor of Christians. The Jamaat Ahl-e-Hadith Pakistan and Tehreek Tahafuz-e-Haqooq Ahl-e-Sunnat..

Kidnappers demand £1.2 million ransom for Irish priest in Philippines

Gunmen have asked for £1.2 million to release a 79-year-old missionary kidnapped from his home in the southern Philippines. Columban priest Fr Michael Sinnott appeared in a video released today..

Growing violence against Christians in Nepal ‘must be tackled’

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) new report is calling upon Nepal and the international community to tackle the threats posed by the Hindu extremist groups working against the country’s peace..

Ecumenical delegation to visit North Korean churches

Amidst growing tensions and diplomatic negotiations for peace and security on the Korean peninsula, a delegation from the World Council of Churches (WCC) is visiting churches in North Korea this..

Pakistan's Minorities Minister vows to end persecution of Christians

Pakistan’s Minorities Minister has vowed to do everything he can to stop Christians and other minorities from being persecuted for their faith. Shabaz Bhatti told hundreds of Christians in..