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Evangelical Alliance Offers Support to Suspended Christian Group
The Evangelical Alliance, representing more than 1 million evangelicals in the U.K., has expressed concern over the Exeter University Christian Union’s legal action against the university’s student gu
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250 Million Christians Will Be Persecuted in 2007
Around 250 million Christians worldwide will face persecution in 2007, simply for following Jesus Christ, according to persecution watchdog Release International.
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Global Church Leaders Promote Justice, Rights for New Year
Global church leaders gave their New Year messages as the world greeted 2007. The spiritual head of Anglican Communion, Dr Rowan Williams, said Christians need to feel the same hunger for justice.
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Christians Urged to ‘Break the Silence’ for Week of Prayer for Unity
Jointly prepared since 1968 by Faith and Order of the World Council of Churches (WCC) and the Roman Catholic Church, the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is traditionally celebrated Jan. 18-25.
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Prayer Vigil Held for Murdered Prostitutes Amid Pregnancy Revelations
More than 100 people gathered for a candlelit vigil on Friday night for the 5 murdered prostitutes, and their killer. One large candle was lit in memory of each prostitute at St Peter’s Church in Copd
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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.
