WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amid continuing challenges facing Christian communities across the Middle East, the US State Department in Washington discussed efforts to protect Christians and promote religious freedom during a meeting between Greek Orthodox Archbishop of America Elpidophoros and US Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Riley Barnes. The future of the Christian presence in the Middle East was at the center of…

HMOTH, Syria / VIENNA — One of Syria's most prominent Christian leaders issued a stark warning against the premature return of Syrian refugees, saying that worsening insecurity, economic collapse, and shrinking religious freedoms make a safe and dignified return impossible. Speaking during a visit to Vienna on Tuesday, Syriac Catholic Archbishop of Hmoth (Homs) Jacques Mourad said he would not advise Syrians who fled the country to return under current conditions, despite the political changes that followed the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad in late 2024.

Pakistan's Supreme Court overturned the final convictions in the 2014 murder of a Christian couple, prompting criticism from Church leaders.

Punjab’s anti-encroachment force has seized Ewing Hall — a 160-year-old Christian college’s heritage near the Nila Gumbad — and Lahore’s Christians are not

Punjab’s anti-encroachment force has seized Ewing Hall — a 160-year-old Christian college’s heritage near the Nila Gumbad — and Lahore’s Christians are not

UN concerns grow over religious persecution, forced conversions, and minority rights violations in Pakistan amid calls for stronger action.