• India Christians Shocked by Brutal Murder of Local Priest

  The conference of Catholic bishops in India condemned the recent murder of a Catholic priest, one of several incidents of violence against Christians in Jharkland and Orissa reported recently.

• Hostage Crisis in Russia School Escalates After Roof Collapses

  The hostage crisis in a school in southern Russia escalated after the school’s roof collapsed and 30 women and children broke out of the building, prompting a raid of the school.

• Murder of Nepalese Workers in Iraq Spurs Concern in Christians, Natives

  Christians fear for their safety after thousands in Nepal took to the streets in public demonstrations

• Christians in Sri Lanka Pushing for Support

  Sri Lanka’s government allocated funds to restore five churches in the northern part of the country, meanwhile sources say a party of Buddhist monks have launched an international campaign to gain sup

• Militants Take Hundreds Hostage at Southern Russia School

  At least 17 masked and heavily armed gunmen took hundreds hostage in a school in southern Russia. Christian children and missionaries are reportedly among those captive.