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Christians Nervous as Chavez Gains More Power
Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez gained free reign of the country, causing concerns among the Christian community, with whom the controversial leader has a history of bad relations.
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Gaza Baptists Look Heavenward for End to Violence
Christians are caught in the crossfire between Fatah and Hamas in Gaza, as the political rivals exploded in gunfights on Thursday after a three-day truce.
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South African Christians Call Legalized Abortion a National Disgrace
Christian Action Network will lead a funeral procession on Thursday in memory of the reported 539,010 babies aborted in South Africa since the country legalized abortion on Feb. 1, 1997.
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Christian Group 'Boggled' by 14-Year-Old's Sex Change Decision
The nation’s largest Christian public policy women’s organization is baffled by the news of a 14-year-old German boy who has decided, with the approval of his parents, to undergo a sex change.
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Chinese House Church Troubles Occur as China-Vatican Relations Improve
A well-known Beijing church activist and his 76-year-old mother were harshly treated and wounded by the police on Friday, a Chinese religious freedom group reported over the weekend.
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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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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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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.
