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Decoded: 3,000-Year-Old Inscriptions May Prove Biblical Account of Powerful Reign of King Solomon and Jerusalem
A Jewish history scholar believes he has decoded the eight letters thought to be the most ancient Hebrew inscription to come out of Jerusalem.
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Super Bowl Gospel Celebration Kicks Off Super Bowl Weekend with Mary Mary, Natalie Grant, Patti Labelle, NFL Players Choir
Tonight, some of Christian music's biggest stars will kickoff Super Bowl weekend in New York with the annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration.
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Academy Awards Officials Rescind 'Alone Yet Not Alone' Oscar Nomination After Controversy, Debate
Days after announcing its nomination would not be revoked, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has disqualified the song "Alone, Yet Not Alone" from the Best Original Song category for "electoral impropriety."
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John Andrew Welden Turns Himself In to Serve 13-Year Prison Sentence
The Florida man who tricked his girlfriend into aborting their child turned himself in yesterday to serve a 13-year prison sentence. He was sentenced Monday. John Andrew Welden, 29, the son of an OB-GYN, forged his father's signature in order to obtain a prescription for the anti-ulcer drug Cytotec, which is known to cause birth defects, abortion and premature birth.
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House Passes Bill Restricting Taxpayer-Funded Payments for Abortions
On Tuesday, the House passed a bill banning the use of taxpayer funds for abortion. The No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act, sponsored by Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., prohibits insurance plans sold in the new healthcare exchanges from providing coverage for abortion. It also gets rid of tax benefits for small businesses that purchase insurance plans covering abortion.
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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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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.
