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Uzbekistan Authorities Raid Baptist Church
Authorities in the Uzbekistan capital of Tashkent raided a Baptist church during Sunday worship on October 17, declaring the service an ''illegal religious meeting'' and demanding the pastor promise t
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Nepalese Missionary Gives Account of Maoist Kidnapping, Release
''His own words best describe the unstoppable saving power of our Lord Jesus Christ, even in the most fearful circumstances''
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Upper Shariah Court to Rule in Ibrahim Appeal Nov. 10
A teenager condemned to death by stoning by a lower Shariah Court in Nigerian State of Bauchi for becoming pregnant outside wedlock is to know her fate, November 10 when an upper Shariah court will gi
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Quick Impact Support Recommended for Haiti, Grenada
New quick impact initiatives are being recommended to help the island nations of Haiti and Grenada recover from the recent slew of devastating hurricanes
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Pakistan Passes Bill to Reduce Abuse of Blasphemy Laws
Pakistan’s national assembly has passed a bill aimed at reducing abuse of its harsh blasphemy laws
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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.
