At least ten churches have been burned in Nigeria, where violence has broken out following the re-election of President Goodluck Jonathan.

Christians in the West should be more outspoken about the suffering of those facing persecution, a Chicago gathering of Middle Eastern Christians has said.

A foster couple opposed to homosexuality who said they were being discriminated against because of their Christian beliefs, have had their High Court claim rejected.

Egypt has recalled its ambassador to the Vatican after Pope Benedict XVI appealed to Egypt and Iraq to do more to protect their Christian minorities.