Christians
Italian politicians complain Gadhafi trying to convert Christians
August 31, 2010Pro-Vatican politicians have complained about Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's effort to convert Christians to Islam during his visit to Italy. The visit to Italy by Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi is certainly not going unnoticed. Following his arrival...
Increased religiosity hasn’t cut share of marriages between Muslims and Christians
June 30, 2010by Paul Goble The share of marriages between Christians and Muslims in Tatarstan has not changed despite the increasing religiosity of the population, according to a Muslim leader there, but the consequences of these marriages now for the country&rsquo...
Christian pilgrims join Good Friday procession in Jerusalem
April 02, 2010By Robert Berger Christians around the world are observing Good Friday, marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It was a sea of Christian pilgrims in the narrow cobblestone alleyways of Jerusalem's Old City. The faithful came to the Via Dolorosa...
Christians celebrate Easter from the Balkans to the Caucasus (video)
April 02, 2010From the Balkans to the Caucasus, Christians in RFE/RL's broadcast region are celebrating Easter with local customs as well as traditions that have spread across the Christian world. The art of pysanka, decorating eggs with melted colored wax, is a part...
Orthodox Christians, Muslims in Russia Split on Marriages
January 20, 2009by Paul Goble Many Russian Orthodox priests believe that "mixed" marriages between committed Christians and committed Muslims are unlikely to work, while many Muslim leaders are convinced that such marriages are not only possible but...
Church: Organ donation a 'Christian duty'
October 09, 2007Christians have a duty to donate their organs just as they should give freely of themselves and their possessions, the Church of England says. The church said body parts should be used reverently to heal others and not be considered the person themselves...