Mark Yapching
Peshmerga calls for heavy weaponry against ISIS
As they gear up for a coming major assault against the Islamic State, Kurdish fighters known as the Peshmerga are calling for the provision of heavy weaponry for their forces.
Franklin Graham defends Rudy Giuliani on 'I do not believe that the president loves America' remark
A prominent American pastor defended a former Mayor of New York after media slammed him for his comments against President Barack Obama.
Aid to Church in Need pledges $2.8m in aid to Syrian Christians
Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need has pledged $2.8 million worth of aid for Christian communities in Syria.
Life in Raqqa like 'a big prison' for women, activist says
A prominent activist has revealed to the world that life under the Islamic State is hardest in the stronghold of Raqqa.
Washington cardinal calls for solidarity with victims of persecution around the world
A cardinal from Washington urged Catholics to show solidarity with their persecuted brethren around the world.
More than 60 IS militants killed in battle against Peshmerga in northern Iraq
More than 60 Islamic State militants were killed battling Kurdish forces in the northern part of Iraq over the weekend.
ISIS eyes expansion, sets sights on Lebanon
The Islamic State is reportedly looking to expand its territory into several parts of Lebanon.
Benham brothers warn America is just one generation away from persecution of Christians
Real estate entrepreneurs Benham Brothers say that there is looming danger for Christianity in the United States.
Suicide bombers attack bus stations in northeastern Nigeria
Suicide bombers on Wednesday carried out attacks on bus stations in two towns in northeastern Nigeria.
Utah highest in church attendance, Vermont the lowest - poll
A new poll revealed that residents of the state of Utah had the highest church attendance in the United States in 2014.
Top Catholics, evangelicals say gay marriage is worse than divorce or cohabitation
A coalition composed of conservative Catholics and evangelical Protestants has issued a 5,000-word statement decrying the threat of gay marriage.
Christian girl who fled home because of ISIS says she would only ask God to forgive them
Despite her hardships, a displaced Iraqi Christian only wants forgiveness for the Islamic State fighters.
Opposition parties urge India's PM Modi to 'walk the talk' on religious tolerance
Opposition parties are urging India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi to 'walk the talk' after his statement on religious tolerance in India.
Vatican, Italy increase security over Islamic State threats
Both Italy and the Vatican have increased their security preparedness after reports that Islamic State elements could be in the south of the country.
Burundi journalist jailed for duplicity on murder of nuns released on bail
A radio executive in Burundi that detained for refusing to reveal a news source has been temporarily released from jail.
Sentencing of five Christians in Laos threatens 'very core' of Christianity, rights group says
The recent ruling of a Lao court against five Christians could threaten the "very core" of Christianity in the country, a religious rights group in Laos warned Thursday.