Obama says he prays for persecuted Christians

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama marked the approach of the Christmas holiday by citing religious persecution, particularly against Christians in war-torn Middle Eastern countries. "At this time, those of us fortunate enough to live in countries that honor the birthright of all people to practice their faith freely give thanks for that blessing," Obama said in a statement released Wednesday by the White House. "Michelle and I are also ever-mindful that many of our fellow Christians do not en

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama marked the approach of the Christmas holiday by citing religious persecution, particularly against Christians in war-torn Middle Eastern countries. "At this time, those of us fortunate enough to live in countries that honor the birthright of all people to practice their faith freely give thanks for that blessing," Obama said in a statement released Wednesday by the White House. "Michelle and I are also ever-mindful that many of our fellow Christians do not en…