by Sean Reilly | Jan 19, 2008
In the Indian State of Orissa’s Kandhamal district, residents say it is hard not to be afraid – writes Anto Akkara. The ash heaps and metal frames are all that remain of the contents of the two-storied office of World Vision, a Christian relief and...
by Sean Reilly | Jan 18, 2008
US presidential candidates locked in often bitter struggles for their party nominations have been urged not to make religious capital out of politics and political capital out of religion as the campaign trail hots up. Recently, Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton...
by Sean Reilly | Jan 8, 2008
Church and civic leaders in Iraq are expressing concern after reports that a number of churches were bombed on Sunday 6 January 2007, following Eid and Christmas, and at a time when Orthodox Christians were celebrating New Year’s Eve. Various explosive devices, mortar...
by Sean Reilly | Jan 7, 2008
Christian groups and churches in Indian’s eastern state of Orissa are demanding urgent protection, saying they have been hounded by Hindu extremists, with reports of nine people being killed in attacks since Christmas – writes Anto Akkara....
by Sean Reilly | Jan 7, 2008
Churches in Pakistan, condemning the assassination of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, have appealing for international help in eradicating terrorism in their country – writes Anto Akkara. “We earnestly appeal to the national and global communities...
