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Czech Parliament Overrides Veto on Same-Sex Partnership Bill
The Czech Republic became the first former communist country in Europe to grant legal recognition of same-sex partnerships, European media reported Wednesday.
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Larssons Make Last Overseas Tour as Salvation Army Int'l Heads
Retiring Salvation Army General John Larsson and Commissioner Freda Larsson made their final overseas tour as the organization’s international leaders with a visit to New Zealand and Fiji.
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WCC Looks to New Leadership for Next Decade
Delegates at the largest ecumenical gathering in a decade elected a new decision-making body on Wednesday to lead the World Council of Churches (WCC) into the next decade.
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Two Suspects Believed Responsible for Church Fire Spree
Two men in their 20s or 30s are believed to be responsible for a recent string of church fires in Alabama, investigators said Sunday as authorities confirmed the latest blaze at Beaverton Freewill Bap
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Salvation Army in India Assists 'Forgotten' South Asia Quake Victims
The Salvation Army’s India Northern Territory has been busy assisting families in the Kashmir region whose lives have been turned upside-down by the devastating earthquake that struck southern Asia la
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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.
