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China and Vatican Tensions Continue Despite Recent Consecration
Chinese-Vatican relations remain strained despite the papal-approved consecration of auxiliary bishop Pei Junmin in Shenyang, following the appointment of two bishops without Vatican consent.
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Hong Kong Bishop Doubts Vatican-China Relations Will Be Normalized by 2008
Hong Kong’s Cardinal Zen said that China – Vatican relations have soured and would not be normalized by 2008 because of the ordination of 2 bishops without papal permission.
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Chinese Officials Report Second Case of Bird Flu in Northwest China
Chinese health officials report the second case of bird flu amongst wild migratory geese in Qinghai Province, northwestern China. Qinghai lies under a major bird migratory route and has experienced av
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China Remains Silent to Bishop's Excommunication
Chinese officials and state-controlled media remained quiet, Friday, after the Vatican excommunicated two bishops ordained without papal approval.
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Pack More Bibles to Bring to China, says Voice of Martyrs
A U.S.-based Christian persecution monitor said that more Bibles would be needed for China, in light of the China Bible Exhibition tour in the United States. China’s official church continually mainta
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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.
