Did a widow with seven children get 15 years in an Egyptian prison for becoming a Christian? Not so fast.

Egyptian church's troubles spill into Libya and Sudan.

What way forward under the hastily passed, shari'ah-based constitution?

Withdrawal of church representatives failed to force compromise.

Coptic VP resigns as assembly rushes to finalize new constitution.

Copts debate influence of Samir Marcos on Mohamed Morsy's presidential team.

Egypt's Orthodox cast lots Sunday to find God's choice for who succeeds Pope Shenouda III.

Reactions are varied, but fear is prevalent.

Egypt's embattled Christians find common identity across denominational lines.

But is the 10-point agreement worthy of trust?

Coptic Christians test new strategies to thrive in an Islamist Egypt.

After a year of new forms of political engagement, why do Copts still face the same ‘bitter choice’ of old regime vs. Islamists?

An exclusive interview with former Muslim Brotherhood leader Abdel-Moneim Abol Fotoh.

The Coptic 'pope of the Bible' was controversial yet beloved.

Coptic Orthodox leader was one of the world's most revered Christians.

The bloodiest day since Egypt’s uprising was caused by a peaceful Christian protest.

Away from news cameras, Christian, Muslim youth rediscover common ground.

More than they used to, say observers and insiders.

They were protesting a church attack when the Tahrir Square demonstrations began. Political change likely won't undo deep tensions with Muslims.

Why Egypt's Christians might actually be safer if the Muslim Brotherhood were a part of the ruling government.

Born and baptized in blood, the Church in Egypt is hardly a newcomer to hardship, notes Egypt's Anglican bishop.

The Obama administration must send a clear signal to Egypt and the Middle East that they must embrace religious freedom in full.

Protests enter second week as Mubarak resists ouster.

70 percent of the world lives in areas with high restrictions on religion, report says.

Brief conversions can be a family affair for generations.

Former Muslims seek to change their government-issued cards as outreach gains ground.

A response to David Aikman.

Will the last Mideast church leader be sure to turn off the lights?

IRS investigation fallout, Muslim convert goes into hiding, and Gordon College receives gift.

Cairo's Maadi Community Church loses top leader after tragic fall.

Plus: Bob Reccord resigns as Baptist mission head, Gospel of Judas backlash, debating "evangelical," and links to 415 news and opinion articles from online sources around the world.

Rioting chills Muslim-Christian relations as new parliament is elected.

At a top summit in Egypt, conservatives call for a Scripture-affirming covenant.

Middle Eastern Christians might end up more repressed under democracy than under dictators.

The Discovery Channel's Rameses: Wrath of God or Man? seeks to determine if God really killed Pharaoh's oldest son.

Christians say false evidence led to murder acquittals.

Egyptian state security police arrested and tortured Christian converts

But fearful Christians in Upper Egypt say many killers are still at large

What you can do to help persecuted Christians in Egypt