Christians Protest Over Mideast

OneLocalNews.com is reporting today that several hundred people are rallying about the Christian persecution in the Middle East. To read the full story click here.

ROME - Several hundred people rallied Wednesday to demand an end to what they said was the persecution of Christians in the Middle East that has forced thousands to flee the region.

"We cannot remain silent before a tragedy that affects millions of people," Allam told the crowd gathered in a central Rome piazza. "The systematic persecution of Christians in the Middle East is a human rights violation."