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Nigeria’s Top Anglican Prelate Proposes Episcopal Realignment
Nigeria’s top Anglican leader proposed establishing new U.S. parishes under his jurisdiction to minister to Anglicans upset by last year’s elevation of an openly gay Episcopal bishop
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African Church Network Appeals to UK Africa Commission
church leaders running development programs in 18 African countries are appealing to the British Prime Minister's Africa Commission for tougher action on a range of issues
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Russian President Looks to Church in Fight Against Terrorism
In the fight against terrorism, the state desperately needs authoritative and influential partners, Russia’s president said Wednesday in an address to the top clergy of the Russian Orthodox Church
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Turkey Given Conditional Green Light for EU Membership
The European Union's head office recommended the start of EU membership talks for Turkey on Wednesday but set stiff conditions to prevent it from backtracking on sweeping democratic and human rights
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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.
