The state of human rights in China came under scrutiny after photos of a victim of forced abortion went viral.
The Philippines Ecumenical Bishops Forum criticized the possibility of more American troops arriving in the Philippines as a threat to the nation’s independence.
Leaders from Russia and Poland will issue a joint statement committing their churches to reconciliation between the two historically feuding countries.
Bishop Blaire also reiterated his support for the conference’s overall effort to protect religious liberty.
Cardinal Reinhard Marx of Germany called for a “social market economy” in the wake of the fiscal crisis that has gripped much of Europe.
Many of Egypt’s Christians said they would support candidates who served under ousted President Hosni Mubarak,