Iranian Captive Youcef Nadarkhani Acquitted of Islamic Apostasy Charges and Released

Iranian Captive Youcef Nadarkhani Acquitted of Islamic Apostasy Charges and Released

The Iranian man who made news headlines around the world for facing the death penalty on charges of apostasy against Islam has been acquitted and released. According to confirmed reports, Youcef Nadarkhani appeared before an Iranian court on Saturday, where the apostasy charges were officially dropped. However, he was found guilty of trying to convert […]

Christians Condemn Idolatrous ‘Queenship of Mary’ Observance, Emphasize Need for Evangelism

Christians Condemn Idolatrous ‘Queenship of Mary’ Observance, Emphasize Need for Evangelism

ROME — Christians nationwide are expressing concerns following Wednesday’s Catholic observance of the Feast of the Queenship of Mary—one of a number of holidays on the liturgical calendar—and are emphasizing the need for evangelism. On the Roman Catholic holiday, Pope Benedict addressed a crowd of international followers at the courtyard of the Castel Gandalfo in […]

Pakistan Christian Girl Held, Accused of Blasphemy

Pakistan Christian Girl Held, Accused of Blasphemy

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani authorities have arrested a young Christian girl after hundreds of furious neighbors gathered outside her house and accused her of violating the country’s strict blasphemy laws by burning pages of the Muslim holy book, police and neighbors said Monday. The girl’s age was not immediately clear, with reports ranging from 11 […]

Moscow’s Highest Court Upholds Ban on Homosexual Pride Parades for 100 Years

Moscow’s Highest Court Upholds Ban on Homosexual Pride Parades for 100 Years

The highest court in Moscow has upheld the city’s ban on homosexual pride parades for the next 100 years. Moscow’s current ban was challenged by homosexual activist Nikolay Alexeyev, who has been requesting permission to hold parades in the city for years. However, the court ruled that such parades are unwanted by many community members […]