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Beijing House Church Leader Withdraws Appeal for Three Year Sentence
A prominent house church leader, sentenced to three years in prison, was seeking an appeal until recently when he withdrew his request, a Texas-based Christian rights group said on Wednesday.
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Supreme Court Nominee Talks to Democrats on 1985 Abortion Statement
Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito said, regarding a recently released 1985 document that showed his conservative stance on abortion, that as a federal judge he rules based on the law without personal
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Atheist Makes Effort to Remove 'In God We Trust' from U.S. Currency
The atheist activist well-known for his efforts to remove the phrase "under God" from the Pledge of Allegiance has now moved towards removing "In God we Trust" off the U.S. currency.
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Campaign in Hong Kong Seeks to Educate on World Poverty
The World Emergency Relief Hong Kong (WERHK) held the 11/11 Campaign on Fri. to raise awareness of world poverty in under-developed countries among the residents in Hong Kong, particularly the younger
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SWCBA Starts New Ministry Opens with Music Festival
On Nov. 12 by the Southwest Chinese Baptist Association (SWCBA), praise bands and congregants from local churches in the Southwest region of the United States came together with the "passion to sprea
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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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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.
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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.
