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Under pressure, UK to reconsider asylum application of Iranian Christian
The British Home Office has agreed to reconsider the asylum claim of an Iranian Christian, after it was shown on... Read more
Could Iranian protests bring religious freedom for Christians?
Ongoing protests in Iran could be a sign of hope for repressed religious minorities, if protesters demand that conscience rights... Read more
Pope prays for victims of massive earthquake on Iran-Iraq border
After an earthquake along the Iraq-Iran border left some 340 people dead and another 4,000 injured, Pope Francis voiced his... Read more
Families of Iran's prisoners beg Congress to advocate for their release
Family members of American citizens imprisoned in Iran pleaded with members of Congress on Tuesday to advocate for their safe... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of deadly Tehran attacks
After twin terrorist attacks killed at least 17 people in Tehran, Iran, earlier this week, Pope Francis condemned the 'barbaric'... Read more
US leaders tell persecuted believers: 'You are not alone'
Religious freedom advocates at the United States capitol on Thursday sent a message of solidarity to all those imprisoned or... Read more
Catholic and Shia Muslim leaders unite to condemn WMDs, terrorism
Shia Muslim religious leaders from Iran and U.S. Catholic bishops say they have a common fight against weapons of mass... Read more
Sweden can't send Christian convert back to Iran
Religious liberty advocates applauded a European court’s ruling in favor of asylum for an individual fleeing life-threatening anti-conversion laws in... Read more
Religious liberty at center of Pope's meeting with Iranian president
On Tuesday Pope Francis met with Iranian president Hassan Rouhani for the first time, an encounter that focused heavily on... Read more
Relief, gratitude as Christian pastor freed from Iranian prison
Religious freedom advocates voiced gratitude and joy at the release of Christian pastor Saeed Abedini, a U.S. citizen who had... Read more
Despite Iran deal proposal, American pastor remains imprisoned
Amid Congressional debate over President Barack Obama’s proposed Iran nuclear deal, family and friends of an imprisoned American are pleading... Read more
Her husband has been jailed and tortured in Iran - but her faith hasn't wavered
The wife of a U.S. citizen imprisoned in Iran pleaded with members of Congress to work for his release, while... Read more
Don't thwart nuclear agreement with Iran, bishop warns Congress
The head of the U.S. Bishops' international peace committee supports the new framework for Iran's nuclear program and is asking... Read more
Farsi Catechism translation offers hope of dialogue in Iran
The publication of the Farsi language edition of the Catechism of the Catholic Church may foster further interreligious dialogue in... Read more
Law group: Iran nuclear deal should include Christian pastor's freedom
Advocates pushing for the U.S. State Department to demand the release of Christen pastor Saeed Abedini – a U.S. citizen... Read more
Hundreds gather as pastor's Iran imprisonment reaches two years
Hundreds of advocates gathered Sept. 25 in Washington, D.C., to pray for the release of American pastor Saeed Abedini, who... Read more
Christian pastor faces new threat from Sunnis in Iranian prison
Saeed Abedini, a pastor who holds American citizenship and has been captive in Iran for nearly two years, faces new... Read more
Sec. John Kerry calls for release of pastor in Iran
Nearly two years after a U.S. citizen was imprisoned in Iran for his Christian faith, calls for his release continue. Read more
Christian pastor forcibly returned to Iranian prison
After being treated for two months in a hospital for injuries suffered from beatings during his imprisonment, Saeed Abedini –... Read more
Release imprisoned pastor, congressional hearing urges Iran
A congressional hearing about Pastor Saeed Abedini, a U.S. citizen imprisoned in Iran, produced more calls for his speedy release... Read more
