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Egypt's Christians Have Strong Showing at Elections, But Fear Islamic Win
Although Egypt's parliamentary elections were expected to be Muslim-dominated, Christians turned out in large numbers Monday and Tuesday to balance the vote in their favor. Although the results of the post-revolution elections will not be known for weeks, many are concerned the Muslim Brotherhood could end up dominating the government.
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Egypt Military Rulers Appoint New PM, Promise Parliamentary Elections Monday
Egypt's ruling military council appointed Kamal el-Ganzouri on Friday as prime minister to form "a national salvation government" to replace the cabinet which resigned this week.
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Samaritan's Purse Refugee Camp Bombed, Allegedly By Sudanese Government
The government of Sudan bombed the Samaritan's Purse refugee camp in Yida, South Sudan, on Thursday, Nov. 10, alleges the nondenominational evangelical Christian organization.
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Is Iran Trying to Entrap Pastor Nadarkhani by Pushing Islamic Literature?
While awaiting his death sentence appeal verdict in an Iranian prison, Christian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani has had Islamic literature pushed on him; a tactic which many argue could be used to entrap him.
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Turkey Earthquake: Christians Respond to 7.2 Quake
The Christian group, Baptist Global Response has offered aid to those affected by the massive 7.2 magnitude earthquake that hit Turkey Sunday Oct. 23.
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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.
