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Christian Bishop in India to Donate Kidney to Dying Hindu
A 30-year-old Hindu was to die soon from kidney failure, but a glimpse of hope came. Auxiliary Bishop Jacob Muricken of Palai diocese offered to donate one of his kidneys so Sooraj, who is from the Indian state of Kerala, will live for more years
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German Pastor Holds Muslim Funeral For a 17-Year-Old ISIS Fighter Inside Church Drawing Public Uproar
A German pastor held a Muslim funeral for a 17-year-old jihadist who fought and died for the Islamic State in Syria inside the Protestant St. Pauli Church in Hamburg, drawing public resentment including some of his colleagues in faith.
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Mississippi Gov. Bryant Honored For His Firm Belief in Religious Freedom
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant received the inaugural Samuel Adams Religious Freedom Award for standing firm in defending religious liberty over business interest, and the lobby by advocacy groups.
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Citing Security, Turkey Restricts Christians From Attending Church to Once a Year in Northern Cyprus
Christians in Turkey's controlled territory in northern Cyprus are now allowed to attend church service only once a year on either Christmas or Easter.
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Amid Global Debate On Transgender Right, Israel Holds First Transgender Beauty Pageant. Sacrilegious or Legitimate Recognition for Coexistence?
Israel flaunted what advocates thought LGBT discrimination is hideous, successfully hosting its first ever Miss Trans-Israel 2016.
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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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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.
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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.
