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Hindu Council May Challenge Church's Yoga Ban
The largest national network of Hindu organizations in the United Kingdom is considering whether a ban on yoga classes at St. James’ Anglican Church and the Silver Street Baptist Church in Taunton, Somerset, breaches the Equality Act 2006.
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Anglican Head Seeks to Ease Tensions with U.S. Visit
The spiritual head of the Anglican Communion is scheduled to travel to the United States this month to ease the growing tensions within the Anglican Communion over gay bishops.
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Pakistan Police Detain 2 after Discovery of Slain Bishop, Wife
Pakistan authorities have arrested two people in connection with the murder of a Christian bishop and his wife in Islamabad.
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Metal Thieves Strike Churches Across Britain
Hundreds of churches across Britain are facing a metal crime wave as thieves are stealing millions of dollars worth of metal from church rooftops and shipping it to other parts of the world to take advantage of the huge demand.
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Outrage as US Episcopal Church Nominates Lesbian for Bishop
The Episcopal Church in the US has caused further controversy in the ongoing Anglican debate over homosexuality within the Church, after the Diocese of Chicago announced an openly lesbian priest as one of the candidates for its bishop.
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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.
