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Death of 16-Yr-Old Pakistan Girl, Who Was Burnt Alive, Challenges the Propriety of Islam Parental Custom
The death of the 16-year-old girl, who was drugged and burnt alive simply because she helped a couple elope, jolted every Pakistani, but as new evidence traced that it was a so-called "honor killing" with a "jirga"- an outlawed tribunal council - anger swept the country.
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Philippines Megachurch Iglesia ni Christo (INC) Endorses Candidate Rodrigo Duterte in May 9 Presidential Polls
The election campaign in Philippines took a surprise when Christian group Iglesia ni Christo (INC) endorsed Rodrigo Duterte for president, and Sen. Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos for Vice President.
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Vatican Lightly Takes High Number of Suspicious Financial Disbursement Report For 2015
Vatican received 544 reports of suspicious disbursement in 2015, nearly four times higher than the prior year, but the financial watchdog official was quick to interpret it as a result of the "new awareness" of reporting obligation, not as a crime.
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China Irked by U.S. Report of 'Severe' Religious Freedom Violations by US Commission
China has lodged a diplomatic protest with the U.S government after an American bipartisan federal body reported that violations of religious freedom in China last year is "severe."
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‘Burqa’ for Muslim Women Banned in Balkan Republic Town Due to Security Risk amid Influx of Muslim Refugees
The suburban town of Pazardzhik in Bulgaria came out with its piece as the first ever to ban burqa among the Muslim women citing its risk to security and to safeguard trust between communities.
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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.
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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.
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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.
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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.
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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
