Contact: Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, 540-538-4741 WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Obama and HHS mandates at religious institutions energize and "fire up" pro-life and faith community before the 2012 elections. The prayer vigil, news conference and public witness, will take place on Thursday, February 16, at 11:00 A.M. It will be on the 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW side. "A Time to Stand" is in response to President Obama mandating religious institutions coverage of ab Source: Christian Defense Coalition

Contact: Jeff Walton, Institute on Religion and Democracy, 202-682-4131, 202-413-5639 cell, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Imprisonment in Saudi Arabia of 35 Ethiopian Christians arrested for praying in a private home on December 15 has prompted religious liberty organizations and the Washington-area Ethiopian community to join together demanding their release. Event Details: What: Protest demanding Saudi Arabia release Christians arrested for pray Source: Institute on Religion & Democracy

Contact: Kevin Wandra, 678-990-9032, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it MEDIA ADVISORY, Feb. 17, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- The following is submitted by The Maximus Group: WHO: Bestselling author and syndicated Catholic radio host Teresa Tomeo, author of Extreme Makeover from Ignatius Press. WHAT: Tomeo is available for comment about the ongoing conflict between the Catholic Church, other religious employers and nonprofits, and the Obama administration over the new health-insurance mandate annou Source: The Maximus Group

Contact: Andre Kim, Priests for Life, 347-286-7277 WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Father Denis Wilde, OSA, associate director of Priests for Life, was among six people arrested today during a peaceful protest outside the White House. Father Wilde was representing Priests for Life at an organized protest of the HHS contraception mandate that violates the First Amendment guarantee of freedom of religion. Priests for Life yesterday filed a lawsuit against the Ob Source: Priests for Life

Contact: Bob Fu, President, 888-889-7757, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Mark Shan, Spokesperson, 888-889-7757, 267-205-5210 cell, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Eddie Romero, LA Office, 323-521-6777, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; all with ChinaAid   WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- On Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, "Bob" Xiqiu Fu, founder and president of China Aid Association, and the wife of imprisoned Chinese political dissident Guo Quan will testify before the Congressional-Executive Commission Source: China Aid Association, Inc.

Contact: Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, 540-538-4741 WASHINGTON, Feb. 12, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- The prayer vigil and public witness, will take place on Thursday, February 16, at 11:00 A.M. It will be on the 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW side. The name of the event is called, "A Time to Stand." "A Time to Stand" is in response to President Obama mandating religious institutions coverage of abortion-inducing drugs, sterilization and contraception in their health plans Source: Christian Defense Coalition