• Carter Secures Release of U.S. Christian from N. Korea

  Former President Jimmy Carter has helped free a U.S. Christian who was detained for the past seven months in North Korea.

  

• Some 9/11 Families Show Support for Mosque Near Ground Zero

  A group of religious and civil rights groups and family members of 9/11 victims announced on Wednesday the formation of a new coalition in support of an Islamic community center and mosque near ground zero.

  

• World Vision Can Continue Faith-Based Hiring, Court Rules

  World Vision can hire based on religious beliefs, a federal appeals court ruled Monday.

• Obama: Muslims Have Right to Build Place of Worship Near 9/11 Site

  Months into an emotionally-charged debate surrounding the planned mosque and community center near the site of the 9/11 attacks, President Obama declared his support Friday night for the Muslim house of worship.

  

• Religious Leaders Divided on Ground Zero Mosque

  A group of religious and interfaith leaders issued a statement Wednesday, denouncing the "xenophobia and religious bigotry" behind arguments against the proposed mosque near the 9/11 site.