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Gov. Mike Pence Clarifies Stance on Indiana’s Religious Freedom Law as Companies Condemn Passage [Interview]
Despite withering criticism from many businesses and outside interests, Gov. Mike Pence is standing his ground after signing a new religious freedom law in Indiana.
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Amanda Knox Trial Update: Italy’s Top Court Throws Out Her Conviction, Acquits Her of Roommate's Murder
Italy’s highest court ruled on Friday to overturn the convictions of Amanda Knox and her former boyfriend in the 2007 death of her British roommate, Meredith Kercher, ending an eight-year legal process that has frayed relations between the United States and Italy.
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Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Visits U.S.-Mexico Border after Outlining His Immigration Plan
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker visited the U.S.-Mexico border on Friday. The visit comes in light of previous remarks he made in support of a controversial immigration plan he outlined at a private dinner in New Hampshire earlier this month.
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Controversial Priest Father Gabriel Naddaf Explains Support of Christian Integration With Israel
Controversial Orthodox Christian Priest Father Gabriel Naddaf wrote an editorial Thursday on why he supports the nation of Israel. He has paid a personal cost for that support.
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Being Christian in India Carries Risk Thanks to Government Policy
Although India’s government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised to protect everyone’s religious freedoms in the subcontinent, Hindu extremists have recently carried out persecutions and attacks against Christians. Now Mari Marcel Thekaekara explains what it is like to practice Christianity within that environment.
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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.
