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Thousands Honor Memory of Late Pope John Paul II
The faithful gathered in the thousands at St. Peter Square, Sunday, to commemorate the year after Pope John II's death.
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Roman Catholics to Commemorate Anniversary of Pope John II's Death
The Vatican plans to commemorate the one year anniversary of Pope John II’s death, set for Sunday. The Polish Embassy to the Holy See says it expects around 10,000 visitors from John Paul’s homeland.
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US Envoy Urges Annan to Examine Human Rights in North Korea
The US special envoy on North Korean human rights urged UN General Secretary Kofi Annan to demand improvements to Pyongyang’s human rights standard.
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USA Northwest Preparing to Welcome OMF General Director
The staff of Overseas Missionary Fellowship (OMF) offices in the USA northwest region is looking forward to being the first on U.S. soil to greet the fellowship's first Asian International General Di
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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.
