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National Prayer Breakfast 2015 Preview: Remembering the Armenian Genocide of 1915
The theme for this year’s National Prayer Breakfast, which is on Feb. 5 this year in Washington, will focus on the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Turkey's government has so far refused to recognize the brutality of the 1915 events, much less apologize to the Armenian people.
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Divers Find AirAsia Flight QZ8501 Fuselage in Java Sea, Search Wreckage for Bodies
Divers have managed to find both black boxes from AirAsia Flight QZ8501. Now they have found the fuselage of the doomed flight and are attempting to retrieve bodies from there.
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Ellen DeGeneres Responds to Pastor Who Claims of 'Gay Agenda' in Hollywood
American talk show host and entertainer Ellen DeGeneres has responded on Wednesday to criticisms made by a conservative pastor who claims that she is helping promote a “gay agenda.”
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Heisman Winner Christian QB Marcus Mariota to Enter 2015 NFL Draft
In the aftermath of Oregon's defeat to Ohio State 42-20 on Monday for the college football championship, quarterback Marcus Mariota has decided to end his collegiate run and pursue a career in the NFL.
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Asian-American Journalist Ann Curry Leaves NBC News After 25 Years to Pursue New Media Startup
Ann Curry’s career as a broadcast television journalist came to an end Tuesday after leaks came out indicating that she would be leaving NBC News. She is one of the few Asian-American journalists to reach mainstream status in the U.S. media landscape.
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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.
