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U.S. State Department Released Annual Religious Freedom Report; China Denounced as Groundless
The U.S. Department of State released its seventh annual International Religious Freedom Report which identifies the status of religious freedom around the world.
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Five Men Arrested for Beheading of Christian Girls in Indonesia; Two More Christian Girls Shot
The police identified and arrested five suspects in connection to the gruesome crime committed on October 29th in which three Christian girls were beheaded on their way to Christian school and another
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Texas, California and Maine Battled on Controversial Rights Issues at the Ballots
Texas approved the marriage amendment on Tuesday. However, proposition for parental notification on abortion in California lost and Maine defeated a proposal to overturn its new gay rights law.
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Beijing House Church Leader Sentenced to Three Years in Prison
On Tuesday, Beijing court sentenced house church leader Pastor Cai Zhuohua to three years in prison for illegally printing Bibles and Christian literatures.
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Six Chinese House Church Leader Arrested in Henan
At 10am in the morning, eight police officials from the Public Security Bureau and Religious Affair Bureau raided a congregation of 100 believers during congregation for illegal religious gathering.
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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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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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Evangelist Stephen Tong urges prayer and perseverance for China’s persecuted church
Renowned Chinese evangelist Rev. Stephen Tong recently issued a heartfelt message to the persecuted church in China, urging believers to remain steadfast in faith amid suffering and to face trials with patience and courage.
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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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24h Online prayer event “IDOP China” held to focus on the plight of China’s house churches
From November 10 to 11, a 24-hour online prayer and sharing event titled “IDOP China” took place, focusing on the situation of Beijing Zion Church’s Senior Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri and 21 detained coworkers (22 in total), as well as the ongoing restrictions faced by other unregistered house churches across China.
