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Sino-Vatican Relations Further Worsen as Pope Excommunicates 4 Bishops
The Vatican excommunicated the two Bishops ordained by the state-controlled Catholic church, Thursday, casting doubts on normalization of Sino-Vatican relations.
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USCIRF Includes China in 2006 List of Religious Freedom Violators
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) placed the People’s Republic of China on its 2006 recommendation for 'countries of particular concern' or CPCs, Wednesday.
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Indonesian Evangelist Imprisoned for 'Defaming Islam'
An Indonesian evangelist, imprisoned for over 50 days, awaits trial at the Tasikmalaya provincial court, reported the world’s longest-running persecution monitor group.
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Suitcase Lab Offers Medical Missions Fighting Chance Against Bird Flu
International Aid’s (IA) compact, portable and inexpensive lab kit provides 85 percent of the basic diagnostic work for diseases commonly found in developing countries, where the virus has made a stro
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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.
