International religious freedom report notes persecution

May 20, 2013 - 05:05 pm .- Secretary of State John Kerry released on May 20 the annual International Religious Freedom Report for 2012, which documents violence and persecution towards global religious minorities.

Global report warns of 'dire' religious freedom plight

May 4, 2013 - 04:11 pm .- A recent report on international religious liberty cautioned that severe threats to freedom of religion exist in diverse communities through the world and should be discouraged through actions by the U.S. government.

Imprisoned American pastor reportedly weak from torture

Apr 18, 2013 - 02:07 am .- Human rights advocates are warning that the health of an American citizen imprisoned in Iran for his Christian faith is rapidly deteriorating due to physical and psychological abuse.

Panel urges awareness of global Christian oppression

Mar 29, 2013 - 04:03 am .- Authors of a new book on the global persecution of Christians warned that Americans must recognize the grave threat that is facing the faithful throughout the world.

US asked to intervene for Christian citizen jailed in Iran

Jan 16, 2013 - 04:55 pm .- A U.S. citizen imprisoned in Iran for his Christian faith could face execution if the government is not pressured to release him, warned an international religious freedom advocacy group.

Religious leaders urged to fight global persecution

Jan 11, 2013 - 02:03 am .- Religious leaders in America are being called upon by a U.S. congressman to advocate for those across the globe who are oppressed for their faith.