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WCC Delegation to Visit Churches in North Korea
Amidst a growing tensions and diplomatic negotiations for peace and security on the Korean peninsula, a delegation from World Council of Churches (WCC) will be visiting the churches in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) this week.
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ACT Appeals Nearly $3M for Sumatra Quake Victims
Action by Churches Together (ACT), Churches-based relief group has appealed 2.75 million U.S. dollars to member Churches for rebuilding the lives affected by the recent devastated earthquakes in West Sumatra, Indonesia.
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North Korea Executes Christian Woman for Distributing Bibles
North Korea has publicly executed a Christian woman accused of distributing Bibles and "spying" for foreign countries, South Korean activists said Friday.
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Two Chinese American Missionaries Missing in Uyghur Region
A raid on a Chinese house church two days before a riot broke out in Uyghur Autonomous Region in Western China has led to the arrest of eight Christians, meanwhile two Chinese American missionaries are reportedly missing.
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World Vision Responds To Massive Flood in Southern China
World Vision China has responded to the flood in Southern China that has claimed at least 75 lives, affecting 12 provinces and rendered thousands homeless, who are in “need of food and safe drinking water.”
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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.
