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South Africa Constitutional Court Affirms Gay Marriage Legislation
Last week, The Constitutional Court of South Africa ruled in favor of same-sex marriage, thus banning the current registration. The court ordered the parliament to amend the marriage law within a yea
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Luis Palau Apologizes for Statements on Church Registration in China
Evangelist Luis Palau issued a statement earlier this week and expressed apology to some remarks he had made during a press conference in Beijing.
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Six Catholic Priests Arrested in Hebei; Beijing House Church Leader to Undergo Court Examination
Two new reports surface in the light of recent controversies behind China's assessment of religious freedom.
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Luis Palau Meets Chinese Officials in Shanghai; Work on Evangelistic Book
The Chinese government told LPA that they will hope to distribute the book ''A Dialogue Between A Christian and An Atheist'' to millions of people across China once it is published.
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Opening Doors in China - An Interview with Luis Palau
Dr. Palau said he want to show through his trip to the leadership in China that true Christians are not a menace to authority but respects authority and give blessings to the land.
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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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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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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.
