• Imprisoned Pakistani Christian Found Dead

  A Pakistani Christian man who was sentenced last year to life in prison for “blasphemy” was found dead Tuesday morning, according to officials in the Islamic republic.

• Millions to Observe Ash Wednesday, First Day of Lent

  Millions of Christians worldwide will usher in the 40-day season of Lent by imposing the sign of the cross on their foreheads with ash on Wednesday.

• China Tightens Foreign Reporting Policy Amid Clashes

  The reporting policy that China loosened ahead of the 2008 Beijing Olympics was tightened up this past week with new restrictions placed on foreign journalists working in the communist nation.

• Muslim Brotherhood, Like Egypt's Future, Remains Murky

  With the Muslim Brotherhood poised to play a growing role in Egypt’s government following the resignation of the country’s long-time president, many observers have been looking into the long-banned group for clues to what lies ahead for Egypt.

  

• Chinese 'Underground' Church Leaders Lament Gov't Travel Ban

  Members of the underground churches of China have released a joint statement in response to efforts by the Chinese government to prevent leaders of their movement from attending a major international gathering of Christian leaders.