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Pakistani Muslims to Refugees: Convert, or Become Slaves

Muslim charities tell homeless Christians in Pakistan that they must convert to receive aid, or else become bonded servants.

Pakistani Muslims to Refugees: Convert, or Become Slaves

Rivlin Vows to Protect Christians in Visit with Local Leaders

'Israel, as a Jewish and democratic state [...] holds dear its responsibility to protect, the freedom and safety of all faiths in Israel.'

Rivlin Vows to Protect Christians in Visit with Local Leaders

ISIS Demolishes Ancient Monastery in Syria

ISIS demolishes monastery founded more than 1,500 years ago in central Syria.

ISIS Demolishes Ancient Monastery in Syria

ISIS Abducts 60 Christians Who Already Fled Once

Will the Christian world respond? Large number of Christians among 230 total civilians kidnapped in capture of central Syrian town.

ISIS Abducts 60 Christians Who Already Fled Once

Displaced Iraq Christians in Frontline Prayer for Return

Christian clerics pray in ruins of a monastery not far from jihadists, marking a year since Christians driven from ancient centers.

Displaced Iraq Christians in Frontline Prayer for Return

Christian Unity: Poles Provide Refuge for Syrian Christians

Individual efforts of mainly Protestant groups in Poland have opened the door for Christians fleeing the war and bloodshed in Syria.

Christian Unity: Poles Provide Refuge for Syrian Christians

The Plot Thickens: Did Christian Soldier Really Make Up Attack?

Attorney who represented Christian soldier says he was indeed attacked by Muslims but was warned not to complain.

The Plot Thickens: Did Christian Soldier Really Make Up Attack?

Syrian Priest Released After a Week in Captivity

Franciscan priest serving in northern Syria released after almost a week in the hands of allegedly jihadist kidnappers.

Syrian Priest Released After a Week in Captivity

Pope Condemns 'Third World War' on Middle East Christians

Vatican calls mass exodus, persecution of Christians throughout the region 'genocide' and urges world leaders to act.

Pope Condemns 'Third World War' on Middle East Christians

Belgium Helps Hundreds of Christians Escape Syria

In recent months, 244 Christians have escaped Syria and received refugee status in Belgium, government reports.

Belgium Helps Hundreds of Christians Escape Syria

Syrian Christian Leader Feared Kidnapped by Al Qaeda

Father Dhiya Aziz becomes latest Christian leader to be abducted in Syria, after not returning from 'consultations' with Nusra Front leader.

Syrian Christian Leader Feared Kidnapped by Al Qaeda

Christians Fight Back Against ISIS's Islamic War

After suffering choice of forced conversion, tax to stay Christian or death, Iraqi Christians are taking up arms to fight for their faith.

Christians Fight Back Against ISIS's Islamic War

PA Ignores ISIS Threat to Rid Jerusalem of Christians

PLO govt. calls for 'Palestinian unity,' failing to note ISIS called for genocide against Christian Arabs in capital city during Ramadan.

PA Ignores ISIS Threat to Rid Jerusalem of Christians

ISIS in Jerusalem Threatens Christians

For the first time 'ISIS Palestine' publishes fliers in eastern part of the capital city threatening 'revenge' against Christians.

ISIS in Jerusalem Threatens Christians

Syrian Christian Beheads ISIS Jihadist in Act of Revenge

Syrian Christian fighter beheads ISIS jihadist to avenge people executed by the group in northeastern Syria.

Syrian Christian Beheads ISIS Jihadist in Act of Revenge

Poland to Take in Syrian Christian Refugees

60 families fleeing 'barbaric' Islamist violence to be accepted for asylum, days after Poland rejected EU asylum quota.

Poland to Take in Syrian Christian Refugees

Israelis for Jesus?

Israel Welcomes Christian Version of 'Birthright'

Amb. Dermer says student participants will 'strengthen their Christian faith,' as they follow the path of 'the rabbi from Galilee.'

Israel Welcomes Christian Version of 'Birthright'

Students Gather Packages for Christian Refugees Fleeing ISIS

Im Tirtzu, Israeli Christian Recruitment Forum team up with Israeli volunteers to aid Christians in Iraq and Syria.

Students Gather Packages for Christian Refugees Fleeing ISIS

Rabbi Riskin Defends Jewish-Christian Independence Day Prayer

Chief Rabbi of Efrat rejects haredi attack over interfaith Independence Day thanksgiving prayer. 'What could be more appropriate than this?'

Rabbi Riskin Defends Jewish-Christian Independence Day Prayer

ISIS Video Shows Two Mass-Executions of Christians in Libya

Jihadists behead, shoot scores of kidnapped Ethiopian Christians in gory new video; vow more killings until Christians accept Islam.

ISIS Video Shows Two Mass-Executions of Christians in Libya

Americans Help Raise Anti-ISIS Christian Militia in Iraq

As jihadists threaten to wipe out Iraqi Christians, their US coreligionists are backing a controversial private war against ISIS.

Americans Help Raise Anti-ISIS Christian Militia in Iraq

Christians Struggle to Maintain Legacy versus ISIS

Decimated by 12 years of war in Iraq and Syria, Christians find refuge in Kurdistan and in a new militia.

Christians Struggle to Maintain Legacy versus ISIS

In 10 Days: UN Confab on Threats to ME Christians

Conference April 17 will expose the terrible threat Christians face in the Middle East, and will be open to the public.

In 10 Days: UN Confab on Threats to ME Christians

Christians Celebrate Easter in Jerusalem

1,500 people convene at the Garden Tomb at sunrise Sunday to celebrate the Christian holiday; travelers flock from all over the world.

Christians Celebrate Easter in Jerusalem

Expert: Syria is Splitting Apart, And Obama Shouldn't Stop It

Pinhas Inbari says that Syria is breaking apart, despite the desire to end the war with a strong government in Damascus.

Expert: Syria is Splitting Apart, And Obama Shouldn't Stop It

WJC Prez: Jews, Christians Must Fight Islamists Together

Lauder says Jews have a responsibility to help embattled Christians in Middle East, as Christians must help fight anti-Semitism.

WJC Prez: Jews, Christians Must Fight Islamists Together

Israel’s Message to Arab Christians is Missing

One expert feels Christians in cities like Bethlehem would be receptive to a new Israeli outreach effort.

Israel’s Message to Arab Christians is Missing

'ISIS Destroyed Christian Civilization and the World Watches'

Silent Christian expulsion from Syria; thousands of traumatized Assyrian Christians flee to harsh conditions in Lebanon.

'ISIS Destroyed Christian Civilization and the World Watches'

Iraq's First Christian Brigade Graduates

'Tiger Guards,' formed from Assyrian force, takes on ISIS in Kurdish region of Iraq after graduating training.

Iraq's First Christian Brigade Graduates

Watch: What Happens When a Christian Wears a Cross in Israel?

Israeli Christian group shows what it's like to be a Christian in Israel. The results might surprise you.

Watch: What Happens When a Christian Wears a Cross in Israel?

ISIS Frees 19 Christian Hostages after Ransoms Paid

Islamic State frees 19 out of 220 Assyrian Christians kidnapped in Syria, activists say.

ISIS Frees 19 Christian Hostages after Ransoms Paid

UN Envoy in Solidarity Visit to Syria's Assyrians Christians

Staffan de Mistura pays surprise visit to Christian refugees driven from their homes by ISIS, living now in a church near Damascus.

UN Envoy in Solidarity Visit to Syria's Assyrians Christians

1,000 Assyrian Christian Families Flee Syria Jihadists

After ISIS kidnaps 90 Christians hostage in northeast Syria, thousands flee their homes fearing further attacks.

1,000 Assyrian Christian Families Flee Syria Jihadists

US Condemns ISIS Mass-Abduction - But Won't Say 'Christians'

State Departnment's Jen Psaki condemns abduction, but hastens to add that most ISIS victims 'have been Muslims.'

US Condemns ISIS Mass-Abduction - But Won't Say 'Christians'

ISIS Kidnaps 90 Christians in Syria, Says Monitor

Islamists seize two Assyrian villages from Kurdish forces in the province of Hassakeh, after beheading Christians in Libya.

ISIS Kidnaps 90 Christians in Syria, Says Monitor

Jewish Worshippers Keeping King David's Tomb Jewish

Activists say only the constant flood of prayer sessions, Torah learning at King David's compound keep the site from becoming Catholic.

Jewish Worshippers Keeping King David's Tomb Jewish

PM: Israel the Only Safe Place for Christians in the Middle East

Netanyahu uses Christmas address to highlight plight of Middle East's Christians; calls on Jews, Christians to unite against common threat.

PM: Israel the Only Safe Place for Christians in the Middle East

ISIS 'Declares War on Christians'

Photoshopped image of ISIS flag over Vatican appears on major ISIS publication, as fears of ME Christian community disappearing intensify.

ISIS 'Declares War on Christians'

Christian, Jewish Leaders Call to Save Middle East Christians

Religious leaders unite in call for international community to rally around the Middle East's Christians - before it's too late.

Christian, Jewish Leaders Call to Save Middle East Christians

Christian Prayer Festival at Temple Mount's Southern Wall

Prayer vigil organizers call for participation of 'as many Israelis as possible' in "Israeli Guest Night" prior to vigil.

Christian Prayer Festival at Temple Mount's Southern Wall

'Israel the Only Place in Middle East Where Christians are Safe'

Greek Orthodox priest Father Gabriel Nadaf defends Israel before the UNHRC, calls on it to end anti-Israel 'witch hunt.'

'Israel the Only Place in Middle East Where Christians are Safe'

Egyptian Host: I Can Understand Suicide Bombings in Israel

Egyptian host says that she does not condone suicide bombings, but can perhaps understand when they happen in Israel.

Egyptian Host: I Can Understand Suicide Bombings in Israel

Ted Cruz Booed for Supporting Israel at Christian Conference

Senior Republican Senator heckled at solidarity dinner for Middle East Christians after calling for Christians to stand with Israel.

Ted Cruz Booed for Supporting Israel at Christian Conference

Christians United for Israel Make Themselves Heard

Christians United for Israel Make Themselves Heard

Iranian Christian to Have Lips Burnt for Eating During Ramadan

Iranian judge sentences a Christian man to have his lips burnt with a cigarette for eating during Ramadan.

Iranian Christian to Have Lips Burnt for Eating During Ramadan

'We Must Save Holiness from the Conflict'

On the heels of controversial Vatican visit, Shimon Peres meets Ecumenical Patriarch, calls on Churches to initiate peace.

'We Must Save Holiness from the Conflict'

Gazan Christians Receive Permits to See Pope in Judea-Samaria

Several hundred Christian pilgrims from Gaza's tiny Christian community to leave Islamist enclave for Pope Francis's visit.

Gazan Christians Receive Permits to See Pope in Judea-Samaria

'Humiliate Christians Until They Convert'

Sermon by Salafi Islamist leader in UK details the bullying tactics advocated by global jihadists in the pursuit of an 'Islamic State'.

'Humiliate Christians Until They Convert'

Rabbi: Government Giving Away King David's Tomb is 'Anti-Israel'

Rabbi warns that rumored deal to hand King David's Tomb to the Vatican can have deep religious consequences.

Rabbi: Government Giving Away King David's Tomb is 'Anti-Israel'

Lebanese Church Calls Mission to Israel a 'Historic Sin'

Maronite church slams announcement for Lebanese Christian mission to visit Israel to meet Pope Francis as 'dangerous precedent.'

Lebanese Church Calls Mission to Israel a 'Historic Sin'

IDF to Send Voluntary Draft Notices to Christian Arab Recruits

Israel reaches out to Christian Arab recruits by sending optional draft notices - a move with significant political and social potential.

IDF to Send Voluntary Draft Notices to Christian Arab Recruits

Dutch Priest Shot Dead in Homs as 'War on Christians' Continues

Father Frans van der Lugt insisted on staying in Syria to help both Christians and Muslims in the war-torn country.

Dutch Priest Shot Dead in Homs as 'War on Christians' Continues

Dutch Christian Zionists Push Chain to End Israeli Boycott

Pressure from non-Jewish supporters of Israel forced a Dutch chain to revoke its boycott of products from Judea and Samaria

Dutch Christian Zionists Push Chain to End Israeli Boycott

Islamists Threaten to Assassinate French President

Al-Qaeda linked group vows Jihad against France for sending troops into Mali last year to root-out terrorists.

Islamists Threaten to Assassinate French President

'EU is Ignoring a Holocaust Against Christians,' Say Protesters

The West is turning a blind eye to what amounts to a genocide against Christians living in Muslim countries, said a Christian protest group

'EU is Ignoring a Holocaust Against Christians,' Say Protesters

Somalian Islamists Publicly Execute Christian Women

Al Qaeda-linked Al Shabaab forces children to watch mother's execution; aims to 'wipe out' country's tiny Christian community.

Somalian Islamists Publicly Execute Christian Women

Egyptian Court Upholds Sentence for 'Blasphemous' Christian

An Egyptian court upheld a three-year sentence against a teenage Christian student who 'mocked Islam and the Prophet Mohamed.'

Egyptian Court Upholds Sentence for 'Blasphemous' Christian

Egypt Confirms Christians' Fears, Sentences 12 to Life in Jail

Egypt has confirmed Christians’ fear of Islamic rule and has sentenced 12 to life in jail while acquitting eight Muslims.

Egypt Confirms Christians' Fears, Sentences 12 to Life in Jail

Saudi Grand Mufti: 'Destroy All Churches'

Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Abdullah declared that it is “necessary to destroy all the churches of the region."

Saudi Grand Mufti: 'Destroy All Churches'

Oren: Israel Only Place in Mideast Christians Aren't Endangered

Ambassador Oren: As 800,000 Jews were once expelled from Arab countries, Christians are forced from lands they've inhabited for centuries.

Oren: Israel Only Place in Mideast Christians Aren't Endangered