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President Obama Heightens Debate on Transgender Rights With Directive on Restroom Access
The Obama administration directed all public schools to allow transgender students to allow access in restrooms according to gender.
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Christians in Pakistan Cautioned The Government Not To Play With Their Religious Feelings in Church Demolition
Christians in Pakistan took to the streets and gathered in front Lahore High Court to protest the planned demolition of four churches to pave the way for the construction of a new railway, a report that Pakistani authorities vehemently denied.
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Kenya To Shutdown 'World's Largest Refugee Camp' in Dadaab, Starting Force Repatriation of 350,000 Somalis
Kenya is shutting down world's largest refugee camp in Dadaab that caters 350,000 Somalis citing national security as the reason, despite the United Nations plea to reconsider the decision.
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Report: 88 Percent of Christian Refugees in Germany Admitted to Persecution By Muslim Counterparts
Over 40,000 Christian refugees in Germany are routinely being harassed for their religion, and government officials have kept mum about it, leaving the sympathetic police to bring the issue public through reports by activist groups.
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Catholic Bishop Conference of The Philippines Offers Vigilant Collaboration With Whoever Wins the Presidential Race
CBCP offers vigilant collaboration to the government as Rodrigo Duterte keeps a big lead in the presidential race.
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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.
