Tag: Middle East

Two men convicted for blasphemt were executed in Iran

In Iran, the death penalty is permitted as a punishment for blasphemy.

An Orthodox priest was assaulted in Jerusalem

Jerusalem police told The Times of Israel they had no knowledge of the incident.

Christians in Iraq face severe persecution for over two decades

Iraqi Christians look ahead to an uncertain future.

Gaza churches are in jeopardy

Christians are feeling pressure from all sides and are in many ways cut off from fellowshipping

Iran eventually pardonend two imprisoned Christian converts

Both men were imprisoned for “acting against national security by organizing house-churches and promoting ‘Zionist’ Christianity"

Mob invaded a Pakistani police station and lynched a man accused of blasphemy

Waris, a man in his early 20s, was taken into police custody after a mob attacked him for blasphemy against Islam.

French volunteers are still working hard to help victims ten days after the earthquake

Benjamin Blanchard, general director of the organisation reported about their humanitarian work in the area of Northeastern Syria.

New Syrian Catholic archbishop tells how he survived captivity by Islamic State

It was precisely under these conditions, he noted, that he learned “a magnificent example of forgiveness.”

Iranian protesters set fire to Republic’s founder’s home

Iranian citizens, including those of the Christian faith, are letting their voices be heard regarding the harsh Islamic rule