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Episcopal, Anglican Leaders Gather to Address Gay Divide
A group of Episcopal and Anglican leaders will be meeting this week to resolve the conservative-liberal divide over homosexuality that has threatened to tear apart the worldwide Anglican Communion and
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Presbyterian Megachurch Becomes Largest to Leave Denomination over Gay Policy
Members of a Presbyterian megachurch in Tulsa, Okla., have decided overwhelmingly to withdraw from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), agencies reported this week, making it the largest congregation to
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Anglican Head: American Church has 'Pushed the Boundaries'
The American Church has 'pushed the boundaries' in terms of decision-making, stated the spiritual head of the worldwide Anglican Communion in an interview with a Dutch newspaper.
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African Anglicans 'Saddened' by Episcopal Actions
One of the Anglican Communion's most outspoken voices against homosexuality said the churches in Africa were 'saddened' that the Episcopal Church in the U.S.A. seemed unable to embrace the essentia
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Christians Pray for World Cup Peace, End to Trafficking
At a special pre-World Cup service in Munich’s famous Frauenkirche cathedral, Cardinal Friedrich Wetter prayed with hundreds of fans for a 'festival of peace and friendship.'
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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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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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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.
