• Anglican Bishop in Japan: Parishioners Still Missing

  Churches in Japan are still desperately trying to confirm the safety of their parishioners six days after an earthquake and tsunami devastated the north-eastern region.

• Migrant Workers Fleeing Libya are Calm but Tired, Says Caritas

  Around 6,000 migrant workers face a wait of around six days to be processed through the border. The workers are mostly men from Asia and Africa.

  

• Christian Agencies Respond to Flood Crises in Asia, Brazil

  With Sri Lanka facing its worst natural disaster since the 2004 tsunami, Christian aid agencies are providing emergency relief to those affected by the heavy monsoon rains.

• Christian Pakistani Woman Sentenced to Death for Blasphemy

  A mother of two has become the first Christian woman in Pakistan to be sentenced to death for blasphemy.

• Ecumenical Leader: Liu Xiaobo's Nobel Win Affirms Respect for Human Rights

  The decision to award Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo the Nobel Peace Prize is “heartening,” the head of the World Council of Churches has said.