Egypt’s Coptic Pope Enthroned Amid Concern for Christian Minority

November 19, 2012 — ICC Note: Egypt’s new Coptic pope was enthroned Sunday amidst grave concern for the country’s Christian minority as persecution continues to increase. Tawadros II replaces Shenouda III as the 118th...

Two Approaches to Ending Boko Haram’s Reign of Terror

November 19, 2012 — ICC Note: Christian leaders and the Nigerian government both want to end Boko Haram's reign of terror in Nigeria, but each group wants to take a different approach. The government...

Iran Frees Christian; Others Jailed

November 19, 2012 — BREAKING NEWS: Iran Frees Church of Iran Christian; Others Jailed ICC Note: Mehdi Ameruni, an Iranian Christian, was released from prison last week after raising approximately $25,000 to pay bail,...

‘Syrian Christians In Crossfire; Thousands Without Aid’

November 19, 2012 — Dutch Investigator: ‘Syrian Christians In Crossfire; Thousands Without Aid’ ICC Note: Syrian Christians remained in the crossfire on Sunday, a leading Dutch legislator and investigator told BosNewsLife. “Amid the chaos,...

Pakistani Christian Jailed by Employer in Karachi

November 19, 2012 — Pakistani Christian in private jail of a Muslim over one month in Karachi ICC Note: A Pakistani Christian has been ‘jailed’ in Karachi for more than a month by his...

Former Laos Soldier Jailed for Christian Witness

November 19, 2012 — ICC Note: Laos, one of the five remaining Communist nations on earth, continues to actively work at curtailing the growth of Christianity. Local officials are often able to openly persecute...

Power Transfer In China Leaves Christians Wondering About Future

November 19, 2012 — ICC Note: The following is another article discussing the possible implications for Christians that will result from China's recent hand-over of power. Although religious freedoms have been growing as a...

Radical Muslim Cleric’s Son Arrested in Kenya as Suspected al-Shabaab Operative

November 18, 2012 — ICC Note: Aboud Rogo's son was arrested in Kenya shortly after returning from Somalia where he received training to become an al-Shabaab operative. Al-Shabaab has committed a string of bombings...

Rise of Islamists Does Not Intimidate Us, says Egypt’s Pope

November 18, 2012 — Egypt's Pope - Rise of Islamists Does Not Intimidate Us ICC Note: "The rise of Islamic Movements does not bother or intimidate us" said Coptic Pope Tawadros II of Egypt....

Christian Blogger’s Home Raided by Iranian Police

November 18, 2012 — Iranian Cyber Police Raided Christian Blogger’s Home ICC Note: A Christian convert’s home was raided in Iran by ‘cyber police’ for his Christian activities, Mohabat News reports. Raids on Christian...

British Christian Wins Case Over Facebook Gay Marriage Post

November 18, 2012 — ICC Note: Adrian Smith, Trafford Housing Trust employee in Britain, was demoted from his managerial position, received a large pay cut, and was warned multiple times he would be fired...

Md. Archbishop: Church Unable to Live with Obamacare Mandate

November 17, 2012 — ICC Note: In the cultural war taking place between Christian values and government policy in the United States, the "HHS Mandate" is perhaps one of the most prominent battlefields. The...

Chinese Christians Praying New Leadership Brings Greater Freedoms

November 17, 2012 — ICC Note: With the new leader of China, Xi Jinping, taking over the world's most populous country this week, many Christians in China are praying for greater religious freedom. During...

Imprisoned Christian Pastor in Iran ‘Likely to Die’ If Plight Is Ignored

November 17, 2012 — ICC Note: Pastor Behnam Irani, a Christian imprisoned for evangelism and apostasy (conversion to Christianity from Islam) in Iran, is in “critical condition” and could “die in prison if he...

Christian Policeman Connected to Girl’s Blasphemy Case Received Death Threats in Pakistan

November 17, 2012 — Basharat Khokhar under life threats on officially escorting blasphemy accused Rimsha Masih ICC Note: Photos taken of a Christian policeman who escorted Rimsha Masih to a helicopter after the 14-year-old...

Are Church Bombings the New Normal for Nigerian Christians?

November 16, 2012 — By William Stark 11/15/2012 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) - As Reverend Father Bonni Bazah was about to commence Holy Communion at St. Rita’s Catholic Church an SUV plowed through...