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Christian Women's Group Weighs in on Abstinence Program
Federal funding for abstinence education received much needed support from the nation’s largest women’s public policy group this week as it faces possible termination.
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Iraqi Priest, 3 Christians Gunned Down after Church Service
An unidentified gunman killed a priest and three of his assistants shortly after they conducted Sunday service in a city in northern Iraq.
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Churches Worldwide Kick Off Initiative for Peace in Palestine, Israel
Churches worldwide begun assembling forces to push for new actions to end the Palestine-Israel conflict.
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Eritrea Installs Controversial New Orthodox Patriarch
The fourth patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewhado Church was installed this weekend while the former patriarch is reportedly still detained under house arrest.
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Belarus Church Raided, Pastor Arrested on Pentecost
A registered Pentecostal congregation was raided and their pastor was arrested by police during their Pentecostal service on Sunday in Belarus.
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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.
