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Asia Bibi writes to Pope Francis: 'Only God can liberate me'
The Catholic Pakistani mother sentenced to death for blasphemy, spoke in her letter about the hardship she is experiencing in prison and her hope to one day be freed
Egypt: Copt killed by gunshot wound on New Year's Eve
Christian reportedly shot by Muslim Brotherhood protesters, then refused treatment

Over 300 Bibles seized in Malaysia
Islamic religious authorities in the Malaysian State of Selangor has seized more than 300 Bibles amid a long-running language dispute.

Baroness Warsi's open letter to Pakistan
In an open letter to Pakistan Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi reflects on the past year and looks to the challenges ahead.

New Egyptian constitution gives greater freedom to Christians
Barnabas Fund has given thanks in its prayer update for a new draft of the Egyptian constitution that grants additional rights to Christians and marks a significant move away from the fundamental Islamic laws that have dominated in the past.
Thousands were praying for 'targeted' Syrian Christians as peace talks announced
The announcement of Syrian peace talks that will take place in Geneva early next year has come immediately after a global 'Pray for Syria' event held by Christian charity Open Doors.

Biggest Christian gathering in South America 'Going for More'
The city of Bogotá, Colombia, held its annual gathering of Christians in the Simón BolÃvar Park last Friday.
Iranian Christian converts arrested as they celebrate Christmas
Iranian security authorities raided a house where a group of Christians had gathered to celebrate Christmas on December 24.

Review: The Coming Chinese Church â By Paul Golf and Pastor Lee
The whole picture of the Chinese Church is more complicated

Syrian refugees experiencing harsh winter conditions
World Vision has warned that many thousands of Syrian refugees are more vulnerable than ever as they face terrible weather conditions and other dangers

Call for prayer after attacks on Iraqi Christians
Open Doors USA president calls for prayers following attacks on Iraqi Christians

Call centres: An unconventional route to peace in Bethlehem
A British Christian entrepreneur is hoping to bring peace to a fractured region through the business he co-founded in Bethlehem last year.

Christmas â time to remember the special ones
No attacks can ever deter Christians in Pakistan from celebrating Christmas with zeal

Car bomb kills 15 near Baghdad church
At least 15 people have been killed after a car bomb was detonated close to a Baghdad church as members of the congregation were leaving a Christmas Day service.

Walk in the light this Christmas
Pope Francis has invited people to open their hearts to the light of Jesus in his first Christmas Eve mass.

A sombre Christmas in the Philippines
The Philippines is facing a difficult Christmas as millions remain homeless and are struggling to cope with the effects of the catastrophic Typhoon Haiyan.