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Pope Appeals to Gov'ts on Behalf of Persecuted Christians
Pope Benedict XVI made an appeal Monday, demanding that governments around the world protect Christians against violence and discrimination.
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Pakistan Mourns Slain Governor who Backed Christian
The governor of Pakistan's Punjab province was assassinated Tuesday by his bodyguard. Salman Taseer was one of the most vocal advocates for Asia Bibi, a Christian mother sentenced to death for alleged blasphemy, and an opponent of the country's blasphemy law.
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Shrinking Christian Community in Iraq Hit with More Bombs
Bombs targeting Christian homes in Baghdad killed two people and wounded more than a dozen Thursday night.
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Archaeologists Claim to Have Found Oldest Human Remains in Israel
A newly published report reveals that recently discovered human remains in a cave in central Israel may be the earliest evidence for the existence of modern man.
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Vietnam Officials Beat Pastor, Bulldoze Bible School
A Protestant pastor and human rights activist in Vietnam was beaten unconscious Tuesday morning by Ho Chi Minh City officials.
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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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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.
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Through education and healthcare: ACTS bears witness to the Gospel in West Africa
Silicon Valley’s River of Life Christian Church, based in California, founded Africa Career Training School (ACTS ), which has built schools and clinics in Togo, Benin and other West African nations.
